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Firestorm Definition & Meaning

firestorm
noun
  1. a storm in which violent winds are drawn into the column of hot air rising over a severely bombed area
  2. an outburst of controversy; "the incident triggered a political firestorm"

"Firestorm" in song lyrics

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  • "pse firestorm"
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Frequently asked questions

What does firestorm mean?
a storm in which violent winds are drawn into the column of hot air rising over a severely bombed area an outburst of controversy; "the incident triggered a political firestorm"
What part of speech is firestorm?
Firestorm is a noun.
How many definitions does firestorm have?
Firestorm has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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