fireball

Definition

A ball of fire, especially one associated with an explosion, or (fiction, mythology) thrown as a weapon.

Etymology

The noun is derived from fire (noun) + ball (noun). The adjective and verb are derived from the noun.

Example Sentences

• "He placed his arms in a blocking position, but even so, the fireball threw all three of them, Kylie, Percival, and Kelly, onto the wall."
• "At 7:45 p.m. there was a sudden “whooshing” noise, and a mercilessly intense fireball exploded from under the escalator, ballooned up into the ticket hall and ignited all combustible material in the area. As a result of the flashover of the fireball, the temperature rose by several hundred degrees in a matter of seconds, and it was believed that it reached 600°C with zero visibility."
• "In a moment, he was caught by the blast. He threw up his arms to cover his head as the surge of energy created by the fireball threw him aside."