flash

/flæʃ/
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flash

A photographer uses a flash to take a picture in a dim room.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A sudden brief burst of bright light: A very short, intense emission of light.
    • A sudden, brief, or transient occurrence or display: A short-lived instance of something, such as an emotion, idea, or experience.
    • A device producing a brief, bright light for photography: A lamp used to provide momentary illumination for taking a picture.
    • A brief news report: A very short news announcement, often about a developing story.
    • A patch of color or insignia used for identification: A bright, often decorative, piece of material used as a symbol or for decoration.

  2. Verb:

    • To emit a sudden, brief light: To shine or gleam brightly for a very short time.
    • To move or pass very quickly: To appear, happen, or move with great speed.
    • To show or display briefly: To present something for a very short moment.
    • To communicate or transmit instantly: To send information rapidly.
    • To appear suddenly or briefly: To come into view or mind for a short time.

  3. Adjective:

    • Tastelessly showy or ostentatious: Gaudy, overly bright, or designed to attract attention in a vulgar way.
    • Fake or counterfeit: Not genuine; forged.
Usage Examples

  • Noun:

    • A flash of lightning illuminated the dark sky.
    • He felt a flash of anger before calming down.
    • Don't forget to use the flash when taking photos indoors.
    • The news channel interrupted the program with a flash about the election results.
    • The soldier's uniform had a flash on the shoulder.

  • Verb:

    • The lighthouse beacon flashes every ten seconds.
    • A car flashed past us on the highway.
    • He flashed his ID card at the security guard.
    • The news was flashed to all major networks.
    • An old memory flashed through her mind.

  • Adjective:

    • He wore a flash suit covered in sequins.
    • The police warned tourists about vendors selling flash currency.
Advanced Usage

  • "In a flash": Very quickly; instantly.

    • I'll be back in a flash.

  • "Flash in the pan": Something that shows initial promise but fails to deliver lasting results; a short-lived success.

    • His first novel was a hit, but his career turned out to be a flash in the pan.

  • "Flash of inspiration/genius": A sudden, brilliant idea.

    • The solution came to her in a flash of inspiration.
Variants and Related Words

  • Flashy (adjective): Attracting attention by being overly bright, colorful, or showy.

    • He drives a very flashy sports car.

  • Flasher (noun): A device that causes a light to flash, or (slang) a person who exposes themselves indecently.

    • The hazard flasher on the car was blinking.

  • Flashback (noun): An interruption in a narrative to show an earlier event.

    • The movie contained a flashback to the character's childhood.
Synonyms
  • Verb: Glint, gleam, sparkle, dart, dash, zoom, show, display.
  • Noun: Burst, blaze, glint, spark, instant, moment.
  • Adjective: Gaudy, garish, showy, loud, counterfeit, fake.
Related Phrasal Verbs

  • Flash by/past: To move past very quickly.

    • The scenery flashed by the train window.

  • Flash on: (Slang) To suddenly remember or think of something.

    • I just flashed on where I left my keys.

  • Flash out/up: To suddenly become very angry.

    • He flashed up when he heard the accusation.
Related Idioms

  • Flash the cash: To show off one's money in a conspicuous way.

    • He loves to flash the cash at expensive restaurants.

  • Quick as a flash: Extremely fast.

    • She answered the question quick as a flash.
flash

A photographer uses a flash to take a picture in a dim room.

Adjective
  1. tastelessly showy
    • a flash car
    • a flashy ring
    • garish colors
    • a gaudy costume
    • loud sport shirts
    • a meretricious yet stylish book
    • tawdry ornaments
Noun
  1. a lamp for providing momentary light to take a photograph
  2. a bright patch of color used for decoration or identification
    • red flashes adorned the airplane
    • a flash sewn on his sleeve indicated the unit he belonged to
  3. a short news announcement concerning some on-going news story
  4. a burst of light used to communicate or illuminate
  5. a gaudy outward display
  6. a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
    • if I had the chance I'd do it in a flash
  7. a sudden brilliant understanding
    • he had a flash of intuition
  8. a short vivid experience
    • a flash of emotion swept over him
    • the flashings of pain were a warning
  9. a momentary brightness
  10. a sudden intense burst of radiant energy
Verb
  1. emit a brief burst of light
    • A shooting star flashed and was gone
  2. protect by covering with a thin sheet of metal
    • flash the roof
  3. expose or show briefly
    • he flashed a $100 bill
  4. run or move very quickly or hastily
    • She dashed into the yard
  5. make known or cause to appear with great speed
    • The latest intelligence is flashed to all command posts
  6. display proudly; act ostentatiously or pretentiously
    • he showed off his new sports car
  7. appear briefly
    • The headlines flashed on the screen
  8. gleam or glow intermittently
    • The lights were flashing

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