Gunpowder
Pronunciation: /ˈɡʌnˌpaʊdər/
Gunpowder (noun)
- a dry substance used in guns and fireworks to make explosions.
- an old mixture of saltpeter, sulfur, and charcoal used in early firearms.
Examples
- The fireworks were filled with gunpowder.
- Gunpowder is used to propel bullets.
Common collocations: mix gunpowder, store gunpowder, gunpowder residue, gunpowder revolution, gunpowder weaponry