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Definition of brushfire

brushfire

/ˈbrʌʃˌfaɪ.ər/
brush · fire
Plural:brushfires
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• noun

1

North American A fast-moving fire burning in scrub, brushwood, or low vegetation.

Example

"Dry summer winds turned the small roadside spark into a rapidly spreading brushfire."

2

A localized crisis, conflict, or controversy that erupts suddenly and threatens to spread quickly if not contained.

Example

"The executive team spent the morning dealing with public relations brushfires."

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• Nearby Words

brushback
brushcut
brushfinch
brushfire
brushland
brushless
brushlike

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Brushfire. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/brushfire
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