TOP

Definition of forked lightning noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

forked lightning

noun

/ˌfɔːkt ˈlaɪtnɪŋ/

/ˌfɔːrkt ˈlaɪtnɪŋ/

[uncountable]

jump to other results

the type of lightning that is like a line that divides into smaller lines near the ground compare sheet lightning

Join us

Join our community to access the latest language learning and assessment tips from Oxford University Press!

See forked lightning in the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

Check pronunciation: forked lightning

Nearby words

noun

From the Word list

A1

Oxford Learner's Dictionaries Word of the Day