lightning

US /ˈlaɪtnɪŋ/

UK /ˈlaɪtnɪŋ/

B1

adjective

  • Moving very fast or occurring suddenly
  • Very fast or rapid.

noun

  • Flashes of light in the sky caused by a storm
  • A flash of lightning.

other

  • An exclamation of surprise or shock.

other

  • A sudden electrostatic discharge that occurs during an electrical storm.

other

  • To produce or be accompanied by lightning.

Examples

Forked lightning flickered across the sky.

Lightning strikes caused scores of fires across the state.