blaze

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Literary

n. a sudden or very bright light or display of color.

n. a brilliant or dazzling display of light or color.

“The garden was a blaze of color with all the flowers in bloom.”

“The setting sun turned the glass skyscrapers into a blaze of gold that blinded the commuters below.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

v. to burn or shine with a very bright and strong flame.

v. to burn or shine with intense heat and light; often used intransitively.

“A warm fire was blazing in the fireplace when we arrived home.”

“The midday sun blazed down on the desert, making the air ripple with heat.”

C1 · Advanced Informal

v. to shoot a gun many times very quickly.

v. to fire a gun or series of shots rapidly and continuously.

Español:flamear

“The soldiers were blazing away at the targets during their morning practice.”

“In the final scene of the movie, the hero comes out with guns blazing to face his enemies.”

C2 · Proficiency Slang

v. to smoke marijuana.

v. to consume cannabis by smoking.

“They were blazing in the park after the concert ended.”

“The group retreated to the balcony to blaze before the movie started.”