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• n  (usually plural) a device with an explosive that burns at a low rate and with colored flames; can be used to illuminate areas or send signals etc.

• NBC's coverage of the Olympic opening ceremonies is coming under fire (so to speak) for its presentation of the "fireworks" at the beginning of the spectacular.
• The Grucci family of Long Island, New York, calls itself "America's first family of fireworks" and has a solid claim to that title.
• More questions than answers remain in the wake of a deadly fireworks factory explosion.

• pyrotechnic

News & Articles

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• County to look at firework policies [JUMP]Fourth of July,?drought call for extra measures
  Wichita County Commissioners will meet in special session in the Commissioners’ Courtroom at 2 p.m. today to discuss the county’s firework sales policy.
  June 13, 2013 - Wichita Falls Times Record News
• Twin Falls City Firework Ordinance
  Shawn Barigar joins the Rise and Shine crew to discuss this years new Firework Ordinance.
  June 13, 2013 - KMVT Twin Falls
• County to look at firework policies
  Wichita County Commissioners will meet in special session in the Commissioners’ Courtroom at 2 p.m. today to discuss the county’s firework sales policy.
  June 13, 2013 - Wichita Falls Times Record News