Spark

Quick meaning: Spark is a noun meaning A small particle of glowing matter, either molten or on fire, resulting from an electrical surge or excessive heat created by friction.

Meaning

A small particle of glowing matter, either molten or on fire, resulting from an electrical surge or excessive heat created by friction.

More Meanings

1. A short or small burst of electrical discharge.
2. A small, shining body, or transient light; a sparkle.
3. Any of various lycaenid butterflies of the Indomalayan genus Sinthusa.
4. (in the plural sparks but treated as a singular) A ship's radio operator.
5. (UK, slang) An electrician.
6. (cellular automata) A small collection of cells which briefly appears at the edge of a larger pattern before dying off.
7. (figuratively) A small amount of something, such as an idea or romantic affection, that has the potential to become something greater, just as a spark can start a fire.

Example Sentences

if any spark of life be yet remaining

Byron sparked the cigarette. He sucked it dramatically and thrust it into Marko's hand.

, Book IV, Chapter XVII But though we have, here and there, a little of this clear light, some sparks of bright knowledge

When the latter disk showed some sparks, Moman contacted MGM's Jim Vienneau, who picked up the waxing for national release.

Word Forms

• sparks
• sparking
• sparked

Synonyms for spark

Depending on context, synonyms include ember, gnast, funk, scintilla, scintillation, sparklet.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include sparkle, glint, flicker, trigger, activate, trip.

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