Vocabulary Entry

blinking

|verb • noun • adjective

verb

To close and open the eyes quickly.

Example Sentences

"She was blinking rapidly because the bright light was shining in her eyes."

"The cat kept blinking at the strange noise coming from the bush."

"He blinked in surprise when he saw the unexpected visitor."

noun

Example Sentences

"His blinking was a sign of his nervousness during the interview."

"The doctor noted the frequency of her blinking as part of the eye exam."

"With every blinking, the film started to make the images blur."

adjective

Example Sentences

"The blinking lights on the dashboard indicated a problem with the car."

"She wore a blinking necklace at the party that caught everyone's attention."

"The blinking cursor on the screen showed that the program was still processing."