flash

noun
UK: /flæʃ/
US: /flæʃ/

  1. A sudden bright light.

    1. I saw a flash of lightning during the storm. [ ] [ ]
    2. The flash from the camera temporarily blinded me as I posed for the picture. [ ] [ ]

  2. A sudden, brief occurrence or display.

    1. He had a flash of inspiration and solved the problem. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company experienced a flash of success, but it didn't last long. [ ] [ ]

  3. A device that produces a brief, intense light, used especially in photography.

    1. The photographer used a flash to take the picture. [ ] [ ]
    2. Remember to turn off the flash when taking photos of reflective surfaces. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

instant burst glimmer speed exhibit brandish spark dash moment
flash verb

  1. To shine or glow briefly and suddenly.

    1. The lights flashed on and off. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her eyes flashed with anger as she listened to the accusation. [ ] [ ]

  2. To display or show something quickly or briefly.

    1. He flashed his ID card at the entrance. [ ] [ ]
    2. The suspect flashed a weapon before running away from the scene. [ ] [ ]

  3. To move very quickly.

    1. The car flashed past us on the highway. [ ] [ ]
    2. Ideas flashed through her mind as she tried to solve the puzzle. [ ] [ ]
flash adjective

  1. Done or happening very quickly.

    1. It was a flash decision, made without thinking. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company needed a flash response to the sudden market change. [ ] [ ]
flash adverb

  1. Used to describe something quick or sudden.

    1. The water rose flash fast after a rain. [ ] [ ]
    2. He got rich flash quickly and everyone got jealous. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "flash" in English means: A sudden bright light., A sudden, brief occurrence or display., A device that produces a brief, intense light, used especially in photography..

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

Synonyms for "flash": instant, burst, glimmer, speed, exhibit, brandish, spark, dash, moment.

Example usage of "flash": "I saw a flash of lightning during the storm.". More examples on the page.