Meaning of the word bushfire in English

What does bushfire mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

bushfire

US /ˈbʊʃ.faɪr/
UK /ˈbʊʃ.faɪr/

Noun

1.

a fire burning in the bush (= a wild area of land) that is difficult to control and sometimes spreads quickly:

Example:
Eight people died as bushfires swept southern Australia.
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