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Definition lightning in British English

lightning noun

[uncountable] noun
/ˈlaɪtnɪŋ/
1

the bright flashes of light that you see in the sky during a storm

Example

She lay awake, listening to the thunder and lightning.

Example

A flash of lightning lit up the sky.

Example

Bob was struck by lightning while playing golf.

Synonyms and related words
a bolt of lightning angry eye
Definition lightning in British English