Ball Lightning Definition
noun
A rare form of lightning in the shape of a glowing red ball, associated with thunderstorms and thought to consist of ionized gas.
American Heritage
A short-lived, glowing ball of light observed floating in the air or moving rapidly along the ground: generally assumed to be a rare form of lightning.
Webster's New World
A short-lived, glowing ball sometimes observed to float in the air; thought to consist of ionized gas associated with thunderstorms.
Wiktionary
Other Word Forms of Ball Lightning
Noun
Singular:
ball lightning
Plural:
ball lightningsOrigin of Ball Lightning
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A calque of German Kugelblitz.
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