English dictionary
spark
nounAudio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance
noun
- a momentary flash of light
noun
- a small fragment of a burning substance thrown out by burning material or by friction
noun
- electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field
noun
- a small but noticeable trace of some quality that might become stronger
verb
- put in motion or move to act
verb
- emit or produce sparks
Example sentences
he had a sparkle in his eye
there's a perpetual twinkle in his eyes
a spark of interest
a spark of decency
trigger a reaction
actuate the circuits
A high tension wire, brought down by a storm, can continue to spark