Synonyms for balefire

Most common

beacon · bonfire

All synonyms

Noun

Definitions

1. n. 1

   A bonfire, any large outdoor fire (for example those used in a funeral pyre, or in witches' rituals).

Forms

Plural

balefires → fires, beacons, bonfires…

Example sentences

• beacon Jane Goodall's legacy is a beacon of hope for our planet.
• bonfire The party had a bonfire for roasting marshmallows.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

4 letters

fire²

6 letters

beacon²

7 letters

bonfire³

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (fire² = 2 syllables).