fireball
UK: ˈfaɪəbɔːl | US: ˈfaɪərbɔːl
n. a ball of fire, especially one caused by an explosion
n. (astronomy) a bright meteor or bolide
n. (informal) a person with intense energy or passion
The word "fireball" is a straightforward compound of "fire" (from Old English fȳr, meaning "flame" or "combustion") and "ball" (from Old Norse bǫllr, meaning "round object"). The term has been used since the 14th century to describe spherical flames, later extending to meteors (17th century) and figurative energetic individuals (20th century). The logic is literal: combining "fire" and "ball" to depict a fiery sphere, whether literal or metaphorical.
The explosion created a massive fireball that lit up the night sky.
Astronomers observed a bright fireball streaking across the atmosphere.
She’s a real fireball at work, always full of ideas and energy.
The wizard cast a spell, hurling a fireball at his enemies.
The chemical reaction produced a sudden fireball, startling everyone nearby.