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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

brushfires

/brʌʃˈfaɪərz/ noun · British & US
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What does brushfires mean?

noun

Small, uncontrolled fires, especially those that occur in a wild or rural area, often caused by lightning or human carelessness. A situation or problem that is developing rapidly and uncontrollably.

Example

"The forest service was battling numerous brushfires across the state during the hot summer."

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