Fireworks vs. Firecracker — What's the Difference?

Fireworks are a class of low explosive pyrotechnic devices used for aesthetic and entertainment purposes. The most common use of a firework is as part of a fireworks display (also called a fireworks show or pyrotechnics), a display of the effects produced by firework devices.

A firecracker (cracker, noise maker, banger,) is a small explosive device primarily designed to produce a large amount of noise, especially in the form of a loud bang, usually for celebration or entertainment; any visual effect is incidental to this goal. They have fuses, and are wrapped in a heavy paper casing to contain the explosive compound.

A device consisting of a combination of explosives and combustibles, set off to generate colored lights, smoke, and noise for amusement.

A loud, explosive firework; a banger.

Fireworks A display of such devices.

A small explosive charge and a fuse in a heavy paper casing, exploded to make noise, as at celebrations.

An exciting or spectacular display, as of musical virtuosity.

(Slang) A spirited, quick-tempered, or rambunctious person.

A display of rage or fierce contention.

A small explosive device, typically containing a small amount of gunpowder in a tightly-wound roll of paper, primarily designed to produce a large bang.

Plural of firework.

A peanut butter cracker baked with marijuana, similar in concept to an Alice B. Toklas brownie.

(plural only) An event or a display where fireworks are set off.

A person or thing that is exciting and/or unpredictable.improve definition, please

A boisterous or violent event or situation.

Firework consisting of a small explosive charge and fuse in a heavy paper casing