Meaning of the word inferno in English

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

inferno

US /ɪnˈfɝː.noʊ/
UK /ɪnˈfɜː.nəʊ/
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Noun

1.

a large fire that is dangerously out of control

Example:
The entire forest was engulfed in an uncontrollable inferno.
Firefighters battled the raging inferno for hours.
2.

a place or state that resembles hell

Example:
The city became an inferno of chaos and destruction after the earthquake.
Working in that factory was an absolute inferno of noise and heat.