fireball
|fire-ball|
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/ˈfaɪərˌbɔl/
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/ˈfaɪəˌbɔːl/
fiery sphere
Etymology
Etymology Information
'fireball' originates from Middle English, combining 'fire' from Old English 'fyr' meaning 'fire' and 'ball' from Old English 'beall' meaning 'a round object'.
Historical Evolution
'fireball' changed from the Middle English word 'fyrballe' and eventually became the modern English word 'fireball'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a ball of fire', but over time it evolved to also describe a person with a fiery personality.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a ball of fire, often used to describe a large, bright meteor or a fiery explosion.
The meteor streaked across the sky, leaving a bright fireball in its wake.
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Last updated: 2025/05/02 03:01