FIRE
/ˈfɑeə(ɹ)/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb, adjective
Definition of FIRE
A (usually self-sustaining) chemical reaction involving the bonding of oxygen with carbon or other fuel, with the production of heat and the presence of flame or smouldering.
An instance of this chemical reaction, especially when intentionally created and maintained in a specific location to a useful end (such as a campfire or a hearth fire).
"We sat about the fire singing songs and telling tales."
The occurrence, often accidental, of fire in a certain place, causing damage and danger.
"During hot and dry summers many fires in forests are caused by regardlessly discarded cigarette butts."
To set (something, often a building) on fire.
To heat as with fire, but without setting on fire, as ceramic, metal objects, etc.
"If you fire the pottery at too high a temperature, it may crack."
To drive away by setting a fire.
Amazing; excellent.
"That shit is fire, yo!"
Synonyms of FIRE
Words with similar meaning
Examples of FIRE in a Sentence
- "We sat about the fire singing songs and telling tales."
- "During hot and dry summers many fires in forests are caused by regardlessly discarded cigarette butts."
- "If you fire the pottery at too high a temperature, it may crack."
- "That shit is fire, yo!"
Word Details
Is FIRE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, FIRE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like FIRE are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for FIRE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | f | i | r | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in FIRE
15 words from the letters in FIRE
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use FIRE in Word Games
FIRE is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: FIRE is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble FIRE to find 15 additional valid words.