lightning — a bright flash of light in the sky that is produced by electricity moving between clouds or from clouds to the ground
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a bright flash of light in the sky that is produced by electricity moving between clouds or from clouds to the ground
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlaɪtnɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- My boss moved at lightning speed when he heard about free pizza in the break room.
- The lightning was so bright it turned night into day for a split second.
- He had a lightning realization that he'd been wearing mismatched socks all day.
lightning
NOUN[/ˈlaɪtnɪŋ/]
a bright flash of light in the sky that is produced by electricity moving between clouds or from clouds to the ground
A bolt of lightning splits the dark sky above the lonely farmhouse.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old English 'lihting', related to 'light' (brightness). The term was named for the phenomenon of lightning producing brilliant flashes of light in the sky during thunderstorms.
Breakdown
light (brightness, illumination) + -ning (nominal suffix forming gerunds and nouns). The suffix -ning transforms the verb concept into a noun denoting the action or phenomenon of producing light.
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📝Examples
“My boss moved at lightning speed when he heard about free pizza in the break room.”
“The lightning was so bright it turned night into day for a split second.”
“He had a lightning realization that he'd been wearing mismatched socks all day.”
“Lightning never strikes the same place twice, but WiFi problems always hit my room.”
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