allumette

/aljumɛt/

Definitions

1. noun

A small stick used as a fire starter, especially in a campfire.

“She reached for the allumette to light the fire.”

2. noun

A match or small flame used to ignite something.

“The allumette was used to set the fireworks off.”

Synonyms

  • fire starter
  • matchstick

Antonyms

  • extinguisher