Definition

Proper noun: * Guy Fawkes Day: A commemorative day observed on November 5th, primarily in the United Kingdom, marking the discovery of the Gunpowder Plot of 1605. The celebration typically involves bonfires, fireworks, and the burning of effigies.

Usage

• Guy Fawkes Day is used as the name of the annual observance.
  • We always attend a large bonfire on Guy Fawkes Day.
  • The history of Guy Fawkes Day is taught in British schools.

Advanced Usage

• The day is also commonly known as Bonfire Night or Fireworks Night, with "Guy Fawkes Day" being the more formal, historical name.
  • While many call it Bonfire Night, the official historical name is Guy Fawkes Day.

Variants and Related Words

• Bonfire Night (noun): A common alternative name for the celebration, emphasizing the traditional bonfires.
• Guy Fawkes Night (noun): A synonym often used interchangeably with Guy Fawkes Day.
• The Gunpowder Plot (proper noun): The failed 1605 conspiracy to blow up the Houses of Parliament, which the day commemorates.

Synonyms

• Bonfire Night
• Fireworks Night
• Guy Fawkes Night

Related Phrases

• "Remember, remember the fifth of November": The opening line of a traditional rhyme associated with Guy Fawkes Day, recalling the date of the plot's discovery.
  • The children chanted "Remember, remember the fifth of November" before the fireworks began.

Noun

1. day for the celebration of the discovery of the Gunpowder Plot