What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
firecracker
Example
The kids love lighting firecrackers on the Fourth of July. [firecrackers: noun]
Example
He set off a firecracker and scared the cat. [firecracker: noun]
banger
Example
I had bangers and mash for dinner last night. [bangers: noun]
Example
The fireworks show was amazing, especially the bangers. [bangers: noun]
Example
That old car is a real banger, it makes so much noise. [banger: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Firecracker is more commonly used than banger in everyday language, especially in the United States. However, banger is more commonly used in the UK and Ireland.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between firecracker and banger?
Firecracker is more formal than banger, which is often used in informal contexts, such as slang for an old or unreliable car.
