Grassfire

Pronunciation: /ˈɡɹæsˈfaɪɝ/

Grassfire (noun)

  1. A fire that burns grass and low plants, usually spreading quickly over open ground.
  2. A fast-growing conflict or argument that spreads from one place or group to others.

Examples

  • The grassfire spread quickly across the dry field.
  • A grassfire can start from a careless spark.