Pronunciation

/flæʃ/

Definitions

• Noun (n): A brief, intense burst of light, often from an electronic source such as a camera flash or lightning. For example: “The photographer used a flash to illuminate the scene.”
• Verb (v): To emit or send out a sudden bright light. For instance: “The sky was lit up by a flash of lightning.”
• Verb (v): To appear or happen suddenly and briefly. Example: “A sudden thought flashed through her mind.”
• Verb (v): To display or show something quickly. Example: “He flashed his ID to the security guard.”
• Verb (v): To transmit information or data quickly. In technology contexts: “The new software can flash the firmware update to your device.”
• Noun (n): A device that produces a bright, instantaneous light, typically for photography. Example: “Attach the flash to your camera for better indoor shots.”
• Noun (n): A brief news item or advertisement displayed momentarily. Example: “A breaking news flash appeared on the TV screen.”
• Noun (n): A hint or glimpse of something. Example: “We caught a flash of his true feelings before he composed himself.”

Phrases

• “Flash in the pan”: A sudden but short-lived success or achievement.
• “In a flash”: Very quickly or instantly.
• “Flashback”: A sudden vivid recollection of past events, often used in storytelling.
• “Flash drive”: A small portable storage device used for transferring files between computers.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The paparazzi blinded the celebrity with their camera flashes.”
• Verb: “The meteor flashed across the night sky.”
• Verb: “The spy flashed a secret code to his colleague.”
• Noun: “Make sure to charge your camera’s external flash before the event.”

Synonyms

• Bolt (for lightning)
• Glint (for a quick, bright reflection)
• Bang (for a sudden sound and/or light)
• Flare (for a sudden burst of light)
• Brief moment (for a sudden appearance or happening)
• Memory stick (for flash drive)