housefire

noun

housefire

noun

/ˈhaʊs.faɪ.ɚ/

Etymology From house + fire.

1

A large fire that occurs in a house, causing substantial damage.

Related terms
get on like a house on fire, like a house afire, dumpster fire, garbage fire, trash fire

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