Balefire (Noun)
Meaning
A large outdoor fire that is lighted as a signal or in celebration.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- The villagers gathered around the balefire to celebrate the summer solstice.
- A balefire was lit on the hilltop to signal the start of the festival.
- The ancient tradition of lighting a balefire on New Year's Eve was still observed in the small town.
- As the sun set, a massive balefire was ignited on the beach to mark the beginning of the music festival.
- The balefire on the mountain peak was visible for miles, a beacon to guide travelers through the darkness.