Wildfire
/wˈaɪˌldfaɪər/
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Definition
(noun) A rapidly spreading fire, especially one occurring in a wildland area.
Sentence Examples
Malicious gossip spreads like wildfire. I guess that's why they say bad news travels fast.
The news spread like wildfire.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The news of the discovery spread like a ____ through the scientific community in the city earlier this bright morning today.