1. a bright flame or fire
2. a very bright light or display of color
3. a white mark on an animal’s face

1. to burn brightly with flames
2. to shine very brightly
3. to mark a trail by cutting notches in trees

Examples

• The campfire created a warm blaze in the darkness.
• The sunset was a blaze of orange and red colors.
• The horse had a distinctive white blaze on its forehead.
• The logs began to blaze in the fireplace.
• Her eyes blazed with anger during the argument.
• The hikers blazed a new trail through the forest.
• The building was engulfed in a fierce blaze.
• Stars blazed brightly in the clear night sky.