streakoflight

noun
UK /ˈstriːkəvˌlaɪt/
US /ˈstriːkoʊˌlaɪt/

A streak of light that moves very fast across the sky.

We saw a bright streakoflight zoom past the stars last night.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A quick flash of light made by something moving fast.

The race car left a streakoflight as it sped by.

3. A sudden short burst of bright color in the sky.

A streakoflight of pink appeared as the sun went down.

4. A fast line of light you see when you close your eyes and rub them.

He blinked and saw a little streakoflight behind his eyelids.