blaze

noun
UK: /bleɪz/
US: /bleɪz/

  1. A large fire that is burning strongly.

    1. The blaze spread quickly through the dry grass. [ ] [ ]
    2. Firefighters worked tirelessly to extinguish the raging blaze before it reached the houses. [ ] [ ]

  2. A bright light or strong display of color.

    1. The sunset created a beautiful blaze of orange. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her outfit was a blaze of sequins and glitter, impossible to ignore. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

fire flame glow flare
blaze intransitive-verb

  1. To burn strongly or brightly.

    1. The fire blazed all night. [ ] [ ]
    2. The bonfire blazed fiercely, casting long shadows across the field. [ ] [ ]

  2. To shine brightly or be brightly colored.

    1. The sun blazed in the clear sky. [ ] [ ]
    2. The autumn leaves blazed with vibrant reds and golds, creating a breathtaking scene. [ ] [ ]
blaze transitive-verb

  1. To burn something fiercely or emit a bright light.

    1. They blazed a trail through the forest. [ ] [ ]
    2. The spotlight blazed upon the stage, illuminating the performer. [ ] [ ]

  2. To express something with great intensity or passion.

    1. He blazed his anger at the unfair decision. [ ] [ ]
    2. The politician blazed accusations at his opponent during the debate. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "blaze" in English means: A large fire that is burning strongly., A bright light or strong display of color..

The phonetic transcription of "blaze" is /bleɪz/ in British English and /bleɪz/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "blaze": fire, flame, glow, flare.

Example usage of "blaze": "The blaze spread quickly through the dry grass.". More examples on the page.