Flash: meaning, definitions and examples

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flash

 

[ flรฆสƒ ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

technology

A device used in photography to produce a bright light for illuminating a subject.

Synonyms

light, photoflash, strobe

Examples of usage

  • He used a flash to take a picture in the dark room.
  • The photographer used a flash to capture the perfect shot.
Context #2 | Noun

informal

A sudden burst of light or energy.

Synonyms

burst, glint, spark

Examples of usage

  • There was a flash of lightning in the sky.
  • The camera flashed as the picture was taken.
Context #3 | Verb

technology

Shine or produce a bright light for a short time.

Synonyms

beam, glow, sparkle

Examples of usage

  • The lighthouse flashes every few seconds.
  • The lightning flashed across the sky.

Translations

Translations of the word "flash" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น flash

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเคผเฅเคฒเฅˆเคถ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Blitz

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kilat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฟะฐะปะฐั…

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bล‚ysk

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ•ใƒฉใƒƒใ‚ทใƒฅ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉclair

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ destello

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท flaลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ”Œ๋ž˜์‹œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูู„ุงุด

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ blesk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ blesk

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้—ชๅ…‰ (shวŽnguฤng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ blisk

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ leiftur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐั€า›ั‹ะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ”แƒšแƒ•แƒ (elva)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ildฤฑrฤฑm

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ destello

Word origin

The word 'flash' originated from the Old English word 'flรฆsc', meaning 'flesh' or 'muscle'. Over time, the meaning evolved to include the concept of a sudden burst of light or energy. In the context of technology, 'flash' refers to a device that produces a bright light for photography. The word has been used in various contexts to describe sudden, brief bursts of light or energy.

See also: flashback, flashes, flashily, flashiness, flashing, flashlight, flashy.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,571 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.