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Vocabulary Entry
firebrand
|noun • noun
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N
noun
A person who promotes politically or socially radical causes.
Example Sentences
"The firebrand spoke passionately about environmental issues."
"As a firebrand in the community, she rallied people for change."
"His reputation as a firebrand made him a controversial figure in local politics."
N
noun
A piece of burning wood or a torch.
Example Sentences
"The campers gathered around a firebrand to stay warm."
"She picked up a firebrand to light the campfire."
"The firebrand flickered as the wind blew through the trees."