sparks

n. tiny, bright pieces of burning material that fly out from a fire.

n. small, glowing particles of burning substance emitted from a fire or produced by friction.

“Sparks flew into the night sky as he added more wood to the campfire.”

“The welder wore a heavy mask to protect his eyes from the shower of bright sparks produced by the torch.”

n. a small amount of a feeling or quality that could grow into something bigger.

n. a small but significant amount of a quality or feeling; a latent beginning.

“There was a spark of hope in her eyes when she heard the news.”

“The professor's lecture provided the initial spark of interest that eventually led the student to pursue a career in marine biology.”

n. a casual name for an electrician or a radio operator.

n. an informal term for an electrician, historically specifically applied to shipboard radio operators.

“We need to call a sparks to look at the faulty wiring in the kitchen.”

“The site manager told the new apprentice to go find the sparks and ask about the power failure in block B.”

British English · Informal

v. to cause something to start suddenly, like a fight, a conversation, or an idea.

v. to trigger or initiate a sudden activity, process, or emotional response.

“The new law sparks a lot of debate among local business owners.”

“The sudden increase in fuel prices is likely to sparks protests across the capital city this weekend.”