1. the regular beating of blood through your body that you can feel, especially at your wrist
2. a single short burst of sound, light, or electrical energy
3. the general attitude or opinion of a group of people
Usage: figurative

1. to beat or throb with a regular rhythm
2. to produce regular bursts of sound, light, or energy

Examples

• The nurse checked my pulse to see how fast my heart was beating.
• The music had a strong pulse that made everyone want to dance.
• The laser sent out rapid pulses of light.
• The politician wanted to take the pulse of the voters before the election.
• Pulses like chickpeas and lentils are high in protein.
• Blood pulsed through his veins after the intense workout.
• The warning light pulsed red every few seconds.
• Her temples pulsed with pain from the headache.