lightning strike

noun

1

British : a strike by workers that is done very suddenly

2

: an occurrence of something being hit by lightning

The forest fire was caused by a lightning strike.

Examples of lightning strike in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The general rule events use is waiting 30 minutes from the last lightning strike in the area before letting fans back into the stands and players on the field/drivers on the course. —David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 2 May 2026

The launch pad endured a lightning strike on April 27, but SpaceX said the rocket was healthy for the attempt. —Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2026

Residents are rallying to support City Council member Charlie Lauersdorf and his wife Amanda after a lightning strike caused a fire and significant smoke damage in their far north Fort Worth home. —Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026

According to Safe Electricity, a direct lightning strike is not necessary for lightning voltage to enter your home through phone lines, electrical wires, cables, and plumbing. —Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2026

Rhymes for lightning strike

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