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- Dictionaryspark/spɑːk/
noun
- 1. a small fiery particle thrown off from a fire, alight in ashes, or produced by striking together two hard surfaces such as stone or metal: "a log fire was sending sparks on to the rug"
- 2. a small amount of a quality or intense feeling: "a tiny spark of anger flared within her" Similar
verb
- 1. emit sparks of fire or electricity: "the ignition sparks as soon as the gas is turned on"
- 2. ignite: "the explosion sparked a fire"
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a first small event or problem that causes a much worse situation to develop: That small incident was the spark that set off the street riots. [ S ] a feeling or quality that causes excitement: They kept running into each other and eventually realized there was a spark between them.
a. : a small particle of a burning substance thrown out by a body in combustion or remaining when combustion is nearly completed. b. : a hot glowing particle struck from a larger mass. especially : one heated by friction.
A spark is a tiny bright piece of burning material that flies up from something that is burning. The fire gradually got bigger and bigger. Sparks flew off in all directions.
Spark definition: an ignited or fiery particle such as is thrown off by burning wood or produced by one hard body striking against another.. See examples of SPARK used in a sentence.
a. the light produced by a sudden discontinuous discharge of electricity through air or another dielectric. b. the discharge itself. c. any electric arc of relatively small energy content. d. the electric discharge produced by a spark plug in an internal-combustion engine.
Definition of spark verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
A spark is a small, glowing particle that's either thrown off of a fire or that starts a fire. Your dad might tell everyone to stand back from the bonfire so they don't get burned by a spark.
