flammable

adjective

ˈfla-mə-bəl How to pronounce flammable (audio)
Definition of flammablenext
as in combustible
capable of catching or being set on fire avoid wearing loose flammable clothing when using the blowtorch

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Recent Examples of flammable Extraction companies often use flammable gases such as butane or propane to remove THC from the cannabis plant, according to Tulsa World. — Kc Baker, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026 Isopropyl alcohol is flammable; store the container in a cool place away from any direct heat source. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 29 Aug. 2026 Headlines from the early 2020s were filled with Teslas burning in garages and Chevy Bolts taken off the road due to flammable batteries. — Todd C. Frankel, Washington Post, 28 Aug. 2026 But additional warnings were issued for Southern California's mountain ranges, as drier conditions throughout the week have made the region susceptible to flammable conditions. — Noe Padilla, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for flammable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flammable
  1. combustible
  2. explosive
  3. inflammable
Adjective
  • The latest friction and finger-pointing between the two leaders is yet another data point in what has been at times a combustible relationship.
    — Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Daniil Medvedev is back in the Shanghai Masters quarterfinals after getting the better of Stefanos Tsitsipas in the latest chapter of their combustible longtime rivalry.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of combustible
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  • Dallas got thoroughly embarrassed at home by a winless Buccaneers squad, surrendering 241 rushing yards and making an 0-4 offense look explosive.
    — Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Tackling has fallen off again The explosive plays aren’t just coming from big plays downfield.
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of explosive
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  • Many works of Georges Méliès are even believed to have been burned as the original negatives, as the nitrate film stock is incredibly fragile and inflammable.
    — Munis Raza, Interesting Engineering, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Flammable and inflammable mean the same thing.
    — Boston Herald editorial staff, Boston Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
Definition of inflammable

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“Flammable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flammable. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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