Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lightning
noun
/ˈlaɪt.nɪŋ/
Definition
A natural electrical discharge of very short duration and high voltage between a cloud and the ground or within a cloud.
Examples
- The lightning lit up the sky during the storm.
- We saw a bolt of lightning strike the tree.
- She was so startled by the sudden lightning that she screamed.
Meaning
Lightning is a bright flash of light caused by electricity in the atmosphere, often associated with storms.
Synonyms
- thunderbolt
- flash
- electric discharge
