lightning round

ˈlaɪtnɪŋ raʊnd

Definition

Definition of lightning round - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

games

quick session requiring rapid responses

The meeting concluded with a lightning round of questions.

competition

fast-paced final segment

The debate concluded with a lightning round of questions from the audience.

Add a suggestion |

Feedback:

Expressions with lightning

lightning speed

extremely high speed or great rapidity

The news spread across the internet at lightning speed.

lightning fast

adj.

happening in an instant

Her lightning fast reflexes saved the day.

greased lightning

someone who acts or moves quickly

She finished the task like greased lightning.

lightning rod

person who attracts controversy or criticism

The outspoken politician became a lightning rod during the debates..

as fast as lightning

adv.

very quickly or at great speed

He finished the race as fast as lightning.

faster than greased lightning

adv.

extremely quickly or fast

He finished the race faster than greased lightning.

Expressions with round

go round

move in a circular path or rotate

The Earth goes round the Sun.

come round

visit someone casually

Why don't you come round for coffee tomorrow?

gather round

move closer together in a circle or group around something

Children gather round the storyteller eagerly.

pass round

distribute something to each person in a group

Please pass round the snacks to everyone.

have round one's neck

wear something encircling the neck

She had a beautiful scarf round her neck.

other way round

adv.

with roles or functions reversed

She cooks and he cleans, not the other way round.

round and round

adv.

moving in a repeated circular path

The merry-go-round spins round and round.

round figure

number rounded for simplicity or estimation

The budget was set at a round figure of $10,000.

round of applause

outburst of clapping by a group

The speaker received a round of applause.

round off

make the edges or corners smooth or curved

He used sandpaper to round off the sharp corners of the table..

Examples of lightning round in a sentence

During the lightning round, contestants answered questions in rapid succession.
The quiz show ended with a lightning round to determine the winner.
The game featured a lightning round to break the tie.

View all translations of lightning round

✨Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.

French:tour éclair, série de questions éclair, ...
German:Blitzrunde, ...
Italian:giro lampo, ...
Spanish:ronda relámpago, ...
Portuguese:ronda relâmpago, rodada relâmpago, ...
Chinese:闪电问答, 快问快答环节, ...
Japanese:ライトニングラウンド, 速攻ラウンド, ...
Arabic:جَوْلَة سَريعَة, الجولة السريعة, ...
Hebrew:סְבַב בָּזָק, סְבַב בָּזָק, ...
Russian:быстрый раунд, блиц-раунд, ...
Ukrainian:бліц-раунд, швидкий раунд, ...
Hindi:त्वरित दौर, झटपट दौर, ...
Bengali:দ্রুত প্রশ্নোত্তর পর্ব, দ্রুত পর্ব, ...
Catalan:ronda ràpida, ronda ràpida final, ...
Czech:bleskové kolo, ...
Danish:lynrunde, ...
Dutch:een bliksemronde, snelle ronde, ...
Greek:γύρος αστραπή, ...
Hungarian:villámkör, villámkérdés, ...
Khmer:វគ្គសំណួរឆ្លើយរហ័ស, វគ្គប្រកួតលឿន, ...
Korean:번개 라운드, 빠른 라운드, ...
Persian:دور سریع, بخش پرشتاب مسابقه, ...
Polish:runda błyskawiczna, szybka runda, ...
Portuguese (BR):rodada relâmpago, ...
Romanian:sesiune rapidă, ...
Swedish:snabbrunda, blixtomgång, ...
Thai:รอบคำถามด่วน, รอบสายฟ้าแลบ, ...
Turkish:hızlı tur, yıldırım turu, ...
Vietnamese:vòng hỏi đáp nhanh, vòng chớp nhoáng, ...

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

100,000 expressions & idioms Understand any expression you come across: from corporate jargon like 💬 touch base or ↩️ circle back to everyday expressions such as 🌊 out of the blue or 🦆 lame duck, as well as idioms like 🍲 spill the beans and 🐎 hold your horses.

40,000 images When you search for a concrete noun or object, images help you grasp the meaning at a glance. Try searching for 🧵 puppytooth, 🎠 merry-go-round, ⚜️ fleur-de-lys, or 💤 bunk bed.

Informal language & slang Everyday conversations are packed with informal expressions and slang. Meanings are clearly tagged, so you'll always know when a word is casual. Look up hangry (😋 hungry + 😡 angry), 😎 rizz, 🕹️ noob, or 🔑 low-key.

Abbreviations & acronyms Quickly decode modern abbreviations and acronyms. Go from IDK to OMG in seconds and stay up to date with popular abbreviations such as 🐐 GOAT, 📜 tl;dr, 👀 POV, or 🖥️ AFK.

Regional usage (US / UK) Reverso highlights regional differences between American and British English. You’ll never have to wonder where a word is commonly used: try lift vs. elevator, courgette vs. zucchini, or popular British slang like dodgy or banter. What’s more, when you search for 'color', you’ll immediately see its British counterpart, 'colour'.

Get more than a simple definition

Translations for each meaning View translations alongside each meaning to see how a word is translated in each context. Simply toggle translations ON and choose among 25+ languages. You can also display the translation of definitions or examples into your native language to deepen your understanding.

Synonyms & related words by meaning View synonyms and related words for each meaning, not just for the word as a whole. This helps you choose the most accurate word for your context. Click the

icon to discover related terms: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, umbrella terms… Try with happening or hunch.

Multiple examples for every meaning Each meaning comes with three real-life examples to show you how the word is used in different contexts. Click the

icon next to the first example to see two additional options and learn to use new vocabulary naturally.

Go from understanding to mastery

Save words for later review Click the

icon to save words you want to revisit. You can also save a specific meaning by clicking on the

icon next to it. For example, you might want to save the word “table” as a verb, which means “to postpone”.

Practice with personalized flashcards Reverso automatically transforms your searches and saved words into personalized flashcards and quizzes, featuring high-quality audio and usage examples. This helps you transform terms you only recognize into words you actually use confidently.

Learn with Netflix, YouTube, and your favorite texts With Reverso Chrome extension, transform movies, TV shows, articles, or song lyrics into an interactive lesson. Look up words and expressions in one click on any website and learn with your favorite content.

Definition of lightning round - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

Expressions with lightning

Expressions with round

Terms related to lightning round

Examples of lightning round in a sentence

View all translations of lightning round

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

Get more than a simple definition

Go from understanding to mastery