Definitions

1. noun

a sudden brief burst of light, heat, or energy

“The flash of lightning illuminated the dark sky.”

2. verb

to shine briefly and brightly, or to produce a sudden burst of light or heat

“The fire flash ed, revealing the hidden cave.”

3. verb

to last for a short time only

“The flash of their romance will soon fade.”

4. noun

a short period of time, especially one in which something is done or experienced

“She had a flash of insight that solved the problem.”

5. noun

a small, portable device for producing a flash of light, used especially for photography

“The photographer used a flash to illuminate the subject.”

6. noun

a sudden, brief feeling or thought

“I had a flash of fear when I saw the snake.”

7. noun

a burst of inspiration or creativity

“The artist had a flash that inspired her new painting.”