Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
flash-of-lightning
noun
/flæʃ əv ˈlaɪtnɪŋ/
Definition
A sudden, brief illumination produced by a natural electrical discharge during a storm.
Examples
- The flash-of-lightning lit up the entire sky for a split second.
- We saw a flash-of-lightning followed by the booming sound of thunder.
- During the storm, the trees looked ghostly in the flash-of-lightning.
Meaning
The term refers to the quick and bright burst of light created when electricity travels between clouds or between a cloud and the ground during a thunderstorm.
Synonyms
- Lightning strike
- Electrical discharge
- Thunderbolt
