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/
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!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Glow derives from Old English glōwan, meaning 'to shine' or 'to burn brightly,' while dark comes from Old English deorc, meaning 'absence of light' or 'obscure.' The phrase glow in the dark emerged as a descriptive compound combining these two Old English concepts to describe luminescence in darkness.
Breakdown
glow (Old English glōwan: to shine) + in the (preposition) + dark (Old English deorc: absence of light). The phrase functions as a compound modifier describing phosphorescent or bioluminescent objects that emit visible light in low-light conditions.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝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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