glow in the dark — having the ability to emit light in darkness after being exposed to light
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having the ability to emit light in darkness after being exposed to light
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɡloʊ ɪn ðə dɑrk/
Korean meaning: 빛에 노출된 후 어둠 속에서 빛을 내는
Korean pronunciation: **글**로우 인 더 **다**크
Example Sentences
- My little brother put so many glow-in-the-dark stickers on his bedroom wall that it looks like a disco at night.
- The emergency exit signs glow in the dark to help people find their way out during power outages.
- She bought glow-in-the-dark nail polish and scared her roommate when she waved her hands in the dark room.
glow in the dark
ADJECTIVE//ɡloʊ ɪn ðə dɑrk//
having the ability to emit light in darkness after being exposed to light
having the ability to emit light in darkness after being exposed to light
Plants that glow in the dark grow to show their magical light!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
glow는 고대 영어 'glōwan'에서 유래되어 '빛나다, 타오르다'를 의미했고, dark는 고대 영어 'deorc'에서 나온 말로 '빛이 없는 상태'를 뜻합니다.
🎵Rhyme
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📝Examples
“My little brother put so many glow-in-the-dark stickers on his bedroom wall that it looks like a disco at night.”
“The emergency exit signs glow in the dark to help people find their way out during power outages.”
“She bought glow-in-the-dark nail polish and scared her roommate when she waved her hands in the dark room.”
“Some deep-sea creatures naturally glow in the dark to communicate or hunt for prey.”
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