Definition of "lightning"
Kid-friendly meaning of lightning, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.
What does "lightning" mean?
lightning (noun) — a sudden bright flash of electricity in the sky.
Example sentences using "lightning"
Grade K–2
Lightning is bright.
Grade 3–5
Lightning lit up the whole field for a second before disappearing into darkness.
Grade 6–8
A single bolt of lightning carries about a billion volts of electricity and heats the air it passes through to nearly five times the surface temperature of the Sun.
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