The occurrence of a natural electrical discharge of very short duration and high voltage between a cloud and the ground or within a cloud, accompanied by a bright flash and typically also thunder
Examples:
A tremendous flash of lightning
Lightning
Adjective
Definition:
Very quick
Examples:
A lightning cure for his hangover
Galloping across the country at lightning speed
Synonyms:
Quick
Fast
Swift
Speedy
FAQ's
Is it lightening or lightning?
The correct word is lightning
How to pronounce lightning?
The correct pronunciation is ˈlʌɪtnɪŋ
What does lightning mean?
The occurrence of a natural electrical discharge of very short duration and high voltage between a cloud and the ground or within a cloud, accompanied by a bright flash and typically also thunder