Meaning of the word fireball in English

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

fireball

US /ˈfaɪr.bɑːl/
UK /ˈfaɪə.bɔːl/

Noun

a large ball of fire, especially one caused by a very powerful explosion:

Example:
Witnesses reported seeing a huge orange fireball as the oil refinery exploded.
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