5 letter words starting with fir

Looking for a clue for todays Wordle or another Word game? Look no further! We got you covered. We got quite a few plausible five letter words starting with fir.

  • FIRED
  • FIRER
  • FIRES
  • FIRIE
  • FIRKS
  • FIRMA
  • FIRMS
  • FIRNI
  • FIRNS
  • FIRRY
  • FIRST
  • FIRTH

Sometimes the solution is an uncommon word, then It’s time to learn something new. Here’s the definition of a few of these words:

Definition of fires

fires (noun)

  1. A (usually self-sustaining) chemical reaction involving the bonding of oxygen with carbon or other fuel, with the production of heat and the presence of flame or smouldering.
  2. An instance of this chemical reaction, especially when intentionally created and maintained in a specific location to a useful end (such as a campfire or a hearth fire).
  3. The occurrence, often accidental, of fire in a certain place, causing damage and danger.
  4. The aforementioned chemical reaction of burning, considered one of the Classical elements or basic elements of alchemy.
  5. A heater or stove used in place of a real fire (such as an electric fire).
  6. The elements necessary to start a fire.
  7. The bullets or other projectiles fired from a gun.
  8. Strength of passion, whether love or hate.
  9. Liveliness of imagination or fancy; intellectual and moral enthusiasm.
  10. Splendour; brilliancy; lustre; hence, a star.
  11. A severe trial; anything inflaming or provoking.
  12. Red coloration in a piece of opal.

fires (verb)

  1. To set (something, often a building) on fire.
  2. To heat as with fire, but without setting on fire, as ceramic, metal objects, etc.
  3. To drive away by setting a fire.
  4. To terminate the employment contract of (an employee), especially for cause (such as misconduct or poor performance).
  5. To shoot (a gun or analogous device).
  6. To shoot a gun, cannon, or similar weapon.
  7. To shoot; to attempt to score a goal.
  8. To cause an action potential in a cell.
  9. To forcibly direct (something).
  10. (computer sciences, software engineering) To initiate an event (by means of an event handler).
  11. To inflame; to irritate, as the passions.
  12. To animate; to give life or spirit to.
  13. To feed or serve the fire of.
  14. To light up as if by fire; to illuminate.
  15. To cauterize.
  16. To catch fire; to be kindled.
  17. To be irritated or inflamed with passion.



Definition of firms

firms (noun)

  1. A business partnership; the name under which it trades.
  2. A business enterprise, however organized.
  3. A criminal gang, especially based around football hooliganism.

firms (verb)

  1. To make firm or strong; fix securely.
  2. To make compact or resistant to pressure; solidify.
  3. To become firm; stabilise.
  4. To improve after decline.
  5. To shorten (of betting odds).
  6. To select (a higher education institution) as one's preferred choice, so as to enrol automatically if one's grades match the conditional offer.