English Explanatory Dictionary

housefire

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A large fire that occurs in a house, causing substantial damage.

Pronunciation

/ˈhaʊs.faɪ.ɚ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-housefire.wav

Word forms

housefire housefires house fire

Etymology

From house + fire.

Related words

get on like a house on fire like a house afire dumpster fire garbage fire trash fire
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