Spark

/spɑːk/

The meaning and definition of Spark, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. A small particle of glowing matter, either molten or on fire.
  2. A short or small burst of electrical discharge.
verb
  1. To trigger, kindle into activity (an argument, etc).
  2. To give off a spark or sparks.

Definitions from the Free Dictionary API

Synonyms beginning germ glimmer ember funk gnast

Origin

From Middle English sparke.

Source: Etymological Wordnet (CC BY-SA 3.0)

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