St. Elmo's Fire (Noun)
Meaning
An electrical discharge accompanied by ionization of surrounding atmosphere.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural phenomena.
Examples
- St. Elmo's fire danced across the aircraft's wings in a mesmerizing display of blue and purple light.
- The crew witnessed a spectacular display of St. Elmo's fire arcing between the ship's mast and the deck.
- As the thunderstorm intensified, the sailors saw a burst of St. Elmo's fire crackle across the ship's rigging.
- Pilots reported seeing eerie fingers of St. Elmo's fire playing around the edges of their cockpit windows during the storm.
- A faint, blue glow of St. Elmo's fire illuminated the airship's envelope as it navigated through the turbulent air.
Synonyms
- Electric Glow
- Saint Ulmo's Fire
- Saint Ulmo's Light
- Corona
- Saint Elmo's Light
- Corona Discharge
- Saint Elmo's Fire
- Corposant