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

On the next point, Eala drilled the ball into Jović’s forehand before wrong-footing her with a change of direction, then hit a 112 mph serve — a lightning strike compared to Eala’s usual serve — and Jović’s return sailed out. — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026

Quarterback Jacob Torres returns to varsity after a 651-day absence tied to a UIL eligibility ruling that followed a lightning strike displacing his family. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2026

Late summer poses a heightened risk for lightning strikes in Florida, often referred to as the lightning strike capital of the world. — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 24 Aug. 2026

Allison Andrews came out to see the whole street blocked by the tree, and wondered if a lightning strike may have been to blame. — Darius Johnson, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for lightning strike

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