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lightning

/ˈlaΙͺt.nΙͺΕ‹/
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noun

Simple Meaning

a bright flash of light in the sky during a storm.

When to Use

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Examples in Conversation

β€œDid you see that lightning bolt? It was huge!”

β€œThe storm had a lot of thunder and lightning last night.”

β–ΆFull Definition

A flash of light produced by short-duration, high-voltage discharge of electricity within a cloud, between clouds, or between a cloud and the earth.

β€œAlthough we did not see the lightning, we did hear the thunder.”

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lightning boltlightning strikelightning storm