Blaze

/bleɪz/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A very large or fiercely burning fire.

The blaze quickly consumed the entire building.

A bright flame or fire.

The campfire was a warm blaze that lit up the night.

A sudden burst of bright light.

The fireworks created a spectacular blaze in the night sky.

verb

To burn brightly or fiercely.

The sun began to blaze down on the crowded beach.

To publish or broadcast something with great attention or emphasis.

The news outlet blazed the headline across the front page.

Middle English 'blasen', from Old English 'blǣsan', meaning 'to blaze, burn'.

blaze a trail:

To create a new path or way of doing something.

blaze of glory:

A magnificent or showy display.

blaze one's own trail:

To lead one's own way and not follow others.

To smoke marijuana.

Let's go blaze after class.

To be very enthusiastic or energetic.

She is really blazing about her new job.