Bondfire vs. Bonfire: What's the Difference?
Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Published on October 17, 2023
"Bondfire" is an incorrect spelling. The right spelling is "Bonfire," a large open-air fire for entertainment or celebration.
Which is correct: Bondfire or Bonfire
How to spell Bonfire?
Bondfire is Incorrect
Bonfire is Correct
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Key Differences
Remember, there's no "d" in "Bonfire."
Sawaira Riaz
Oct 17, 2023
Associate "Bon" with "good" in French. Good fire, not bond fire.
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Oct 17, 2023
Think of "BONE-fire," as in, olden times they would sometimes use bones in large fires.
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Oct 17, 2023
Visualize a big, cheerful fire without any bonds or restrictions.
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Oct 17, 2023
Rhyme "Bonfire" with "gone higher" without the "d" sound.
Harlon Moss
Oct 17, 2023
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Bondfire and Bonfire Definitions
Bonfire
A large fire made for pleasure.
Kids roasted marshmallows over the bonfire.
Janet White
Oct 02, 2023
Bonfire
A fire built to celebrate a particular event.
The village had a bonfire on New Year's Eve.
Harlon Moss
Oct 02, 2023
Bonfire
An open-air fire in a metal container used for cooking.
We cooked our dinner on a bonfire during the camping trip.
Harlon Moss
Oct 02, 2023
Bonfire
A large fire built outdoors, as for signaling or in celebration of an event.
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Oct 02, 2023
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Bonfire
A large, controlled outdoor fire lit to celebrate something or as a signal.
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Bonfire
A fire lit outdoors to burn unwanted items; originally (historical), heretics or other offenders, or banned books; now, generally agricultural or garden waste, or rubbish.
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Oct 02, 2023
Bonfire
(figuratively) Something like a bonfire (sense 1 or 2) in heat, destructiveness, ferocity, etc.
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Oct 02, 2023
Bonfire
To destroy (something) by, or as if by, burning on a bonfire; (more generally) to burn or set alight.
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Bonfire
(obsolete) To start a bonfire in (a place); to light up (a place) with a bonfire.
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Bonfire
A large fire built in the open air, as an expression of public joy and exultation, or for amusement.
Full soon by bonfire and by bell,We learnt our liege was passing well.
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Oct 02, 2023
Bonfire
A large outdoor fire used for burning waste.
The farmers set a bonfire to clear the land.
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Bonfire
A large fire built to burn something specific.
Protestors made a bonfire of the controversial books.
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FAQs
Why is it called Bonfire?
Historically, it's believed to be derived from "bone fire," where bones were burned.
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Oct 17, 2023
Which preposition is used with Bonfire?
"Around" or "by," as in "around the bonfire" or "by the bonfire."
Harlon Moss
Oct 17, 2023
Which conjunction is used with Bonfire?
No specific conjunction is uniquely associated with "Bonfire."
Janet White
Oct 17, 2023
Is Bonfire a negative or positive word?
Neutral, but context can change its connotation.
Harlon Moss
Oct 17, 2023
Is Bonfire a vowel or consonant?
"Bonfire" is a word containing both vowels and consonants.
Janet White
Oct 17, 2023
Is the Bonfire term a metaphor?
Not inherently, but can be used metaphorically in context.
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Oct 17, 2023
What is the opposite of Bonfire?
There isn't a direct opposite, but "small flame" could be contrasted in terms of size.
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Oct 17, 2023
How is Bonfire used in a sentence?
We gathered around the bonfire, sharing stories and enjoying the warmth.
Harlon Moss
Oct 17, 2023
About Author
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Sawaira RiazSawaira is a dedicated content editor at difference.wiki, where she meticulously refines articles to ensure clarity and accuracy. With a keen eye for detail, she upholds the site's commitment to delivering insightful and precise content.
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Huma SaeedHuma is a renowned researcher acclaimed for her innovative work in Difference Wiki. Her dedication has led to key breakthroughs, establishing her prominence in academia. Her contributions continually inspire and guide her field.
