Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fireball
noun
/ˈfaɪərˌbɔːl/
Definition
A fireball is a bright meteor that appears as a ball of fire in the sky, usually producing a lasting trail.
Examples
- During the meteor shower, a stunning fireball streaked across the night sky.
- In the movie, the sorcerer conjured a fireball to fend off the attackers.
Meaning
In a more general sense, a fireball can refer to any spherical mass of fire, often used in descriptions of explosions or magical fire-based phenomena in literature and folklore.
Synonyms
- flame
- blaze
- fire orb
- comet
