Definition of spark

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  • spark is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 11
  • spark is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 11
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Definition of spark

  • merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance (noun)

    Examples

    1. he had a sparkle in his eye

    Synonyms

    1. light
    2. sparkle
    3. twinkle
  • put in motion or move to act (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. activate
    2. actuate
    3. set off
    4. spark off
    5. touch off
    6. trigger
    7. trigger off
    8. trip
  • emit or produce sparks (verb)

    Examples

    1. A high tension wire, brought down by a storm, can continue to spark

    Synonyms

    1. sparkle
  • electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. arc
    2. discharge
    3. electric arc
    4. electric discharge
  • a momentary flash of light (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. flicker
    2. glint
  • Scottish writer of satirical novels (born in 1918) (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. dame muriel spark
    2. muriel sarah spark
    3. muriel spark
  • a small but noticeable trace of some quality that might become stronger (noun)

    Examples

    1. a spark of interest
    2. a spark of decency
  • a small fragment of a burning substance thrown out by burning material or by friction (noun)

See definition of spark in Merriam Webster