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bushfire
This term is predominantly used in Australian and New Zealand English to describe wildfires in scrubland or forests. While "wildfire" is the global standard, "bushfire" carries a specific regional connotation of the unique, volatile vegetation found in the Australian bush, often implying a seasonal, recurring environmental threat.
As a standard countable noun, it follows regular English pluralization rules. It is typically used in contexts involving emergency management, environmental science, or news reporting regarding natural disasters.
Meanings
Examples
The dry summer increased the risk of a devastating bushfire.
We need to evacuate now before the bushfire reaches the town.
The sky turned a deep orange as the bushfire raged in the distance.
I wonder if the wildlife survived that massive bushfire last year.
Firefighters are working tirelessly to contain the bushfire.
A single spark from a power line can trigger a catastrophic bushfire.
The government issued a high alert for potential bushfires across the state.
Look at the ash falling from the sky like snow because of the bushfire.