flare

/flˈe‍ə/

/ˈfɫɛɹ/

[verb] [noun]

to flare

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

(of clothes) to become wider at one end or toward the bottom

synonyms : flare out

burn brightly

synonyms : blaze up

burn up

flame up

erupt or intensify suddenly

synonyms : break open

shine with a sudden light

synonyms : flame

Flare

[NOUN]

a shape that slightly widens toward the bottom

synonyms : flair

What is a "flare"?

A flare is a style or cut of clothing that flares out at the bottom, creating a wider shape. This style was popular in the 1960s and 1970s and can be seen in items such as flared jeans, skirts, and dresses. Flare can be achieved through a variety of methods such as pleating, gathering, or adding additional fabric to the hemline. Flared clothing is often associated with a more bohemian or retro style, and can add a touch of whimsy or playfulness to an outfit.

a burst of light used to communicate or illuminate

synonyms : flash

a sudden burst of flame

reddening of the skin spreading outward from a focus of infection or irritation

worsening of a disease or its symptoms

(baseball) a fly ball hit a short distance into the outfield

a short forward pass to a back who is running toward the sidelines

synonyms : flare pass

a device that produces a bright light for warning or illumination or identification

a sudden outburst of emotion

a sudden, brief burst of increased brightness observed from the sun's surface, usually accompanied by a burst of energy and radiation

synonyms : solar flare