firecracker
noun
fire·crack·er
ˈfī(-ə)r-ˌkra-kər 
: a usually paper cylinder containing an explosive and a fuse and set off to make a noise
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Like Hamid, Naim’s family also made and sold firecrackers for generations.
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Mithil Aggarwal, NBC News, 1 Nov. 2024
Delhi Plagued By Diwali Firework Smog While the scene in Ayodhya was festive, residents in Delhi and northern India are experiencing elevated air pollution levels, a persistent issue that typically worsens during Diwali due to widespread firecracker usage.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, is set to begin Thursday – a five day celebration during which people gather with their families, feast and set off firecrackers, in some cases in defiance of local bans, further exacerbating air pollution.
—Noemi Cassanelli, CNN, 28 Oct. 2024
Becerra tackles it all with firecracker determination.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2024
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Mithil Aggarwal, NBC News, 1 Nov. 2024
Delhi Plagued By Diwali Firework Smog While the scene in Ayodhya was festive, residents in Delhi and northern India are experiencing elevated air pollution levels, a persistent issue that typically worsens during Diwali due to widespread firecracker usage.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, is set to begin Thursday – a five day celebration during which people gather with their families, feast and set off firecrackers, in some cases in defiance of local bans, further exacerbating air pollution.
—Noemi Cassanelli, CNN, 28 Oct. 2024
Becerra tackles it all with firecracker determination.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2024
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firecracker
noun
fire·crack·er
-ˌkrak-ər
: a paper tube containing an explosive and set off to make a noise
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