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destruction by fire

NounSuru VerbTransitive VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

1. destruction by fire
2. losing in a fire

This noun and verb (する) means to be destroyed or lost in a fire, referring specifically to buildings, artworks, or other structures that have burned down. It is commonly used in historical accounts or news reports describing the destruction of temples, homes, or cultural assets by fire.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

How does such an important warehouse just burn down like that?

Sentence 2

A notice was posted on the town hall bulletin board: "One residential building destroyed by fire."

Sentence 3

My grandfather's house burned down in last week's fire.

Sentence 4

As a company, we will move swiftly to replace the equipment lost in the fire.

Sentence 5

Hearing that "the house burned down" made my chest tighten.