blaze
Translation
blaze, fire, glare
Examples
Firefighters fought the blaze all night.
Firefighters fought the blaze all night.
The garden was a blaze of color.
The garden was a blaze of colour.
Grammar Patterns
a blaze of ((sth.)) a very bright and noticeable display of (sth.) The trees were a blaze of autumn colours.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fire, inferno, flame, glare
Etymology
From Old English 'blæse' meaning 'torch, flame'.
Memory Tips
The word 'blaze' sounds a bit like 'praise'. You can praise a fire for its warmth or fear it for its power.