Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

bolt-of-electricity

noun
/boʊlt əv ɪˌlɛkˈtrɪsɪti/
Definition
A sudden flash or discharge of electrical energy, often seen as a bright light in the sky during a thunderstorm.
Examples
  • During the storm, a bolt of electricity lit up the night sky.
  • The landscape was illuminated by a thrilling bolt of electricity.
Meaning
The term describes a swift and powerful burst of electricity, commonly associated with phenomena like lightning.
Synonyms
  • lightning
  • spark
  • electrical discharge