Pronunciation: /spɑːrk/
noun a small fiery particle thrown off from a fire, alight in ashes, or produced by striking together two hard surfaces such as stone or metal
A1 I saw a spark from the campfire.
A2 The spark ignited the dry leaves on the ground.
B1 Her speech sparked a lively debate among the audience.
B2 The new technology sparked a revolution in the industry.
C1 His innovative ideas sparked a wave of creativity in the team.
C2 The artist's work sparked a renaissance in the art world.
verb to produce sparks
A1 The match sparked a fire in the fireplace.
A2 Her speech sparked a lively debate among the students.
B1 The new teacher sparked an interest in science among the students.
B2 The discovery of a new species sparked excitement among the scientific community.
C1 The artist's new exhibit sparked controversy among art critics.
C2 The groundbreaking research sparked a revolution in the field of medicine.
adjective relating to or resembling a spark
A1 The sparkly dress caught her eye in the store window.
A2 The spark conversation between the two friends quickly turned into a heated argument.
B1 The spark idea for the new marketing campaign came from a brainstorming session.
B2 The spark reaction from the audience indicated that the play was a success.
C1 The spark innovation in technology has revolutionized the way we communicate.
C2 The spark creativity of the artist was evident in every brushstroke of the masterpiece.
adverb none
A1 The fireworks created a spark of excitement in the children's eyes.
A2 The new student's question sparked a lively discussion in the classroom.
B1 The unexpected plot twist sparked my interest in the novel.
B2 The scientist's groundbreaking research sparked a revolution in the field of medicine.
C1 The artist's innovative techniques sparked a renaissance in the art world.
C2 The politician's speech sparked a national debate on social issues.
pronoun none
A1 The spark ignited the fire in the fireplace.
A2 She felt a spark of excitement when she saw her favorite band in concert.
B1 The new project manager brought a spark of creativity to the team.
B2 His speech sparked a lively debate among the audience.
C1 The scientist's groundbreaking research sparked a revolution in the field of medicine.
C2 The artist's latest masterpiece has sparked a renewed interest in abstract art.
preposition none
A1 The spark of joy in her eyes was contagious.
A2 His words sparked a debate among the students.
B1 The new policy sparked outrage among the employees.
B2 The discovery of the ancient artifact sparked interest from archaeologists around the world.
C1 The artist's work sparked a revolution in the art world.
C2 The scientist's research sparked a breakthrough in the field of medicine.
conjunction none
A1 I saw a spark and then the fire started.
A2 The spark of inspiration led her to create a beautiful painting.
B1 The disagreement sparked a heated debate among the group.
B2 His speech sparked a revolution in the country.
C1 The scientific discovery sparked a new era of research and innovation.
C2 The artist's work sparked intense discussions among art critics and enthusiasts.
interjection none
A1 Spark! Be careful with that match near the fireplace.
A2 Spark! That idea just gave me a great solution to the problem.
B1 Spark! I finally found the motivation to start my new project.
B2 Spark! The debate between the two candidates ignited a heated discussion.
C1 Spark! The discovery of a new scientific theory sparked a revolution in the field.
C2 Spark! The artist's performance at the concert sparked a wave of emotions in the audience.
article none
A1 The spark from the campfire lit up the night.
A2 She felt a spark of excitement when she saw the roller coaster.
B1 The new project manager's ideas sparked a lot of creativity in the team.
B2 The artist's work sparked a debate about the meaning of art.
C1 The scientist's research sparked a revolution in the field of medicine.
C2 The politician's speech sparked a nationwide movement for change.
formal The scientist used a high-voltage generator to create a spark in the lab.
informal I saw a spark fly out of the bonfire last night.
slang Her new haircut really sparked up her look.
figurative His speech sparked a revolution in the country.
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