Afterglow Definition

afterglow
noun
  1. a glow sometimes seen in the sky after sunset
  2. the pleasure of remembering some pleasant event; "he basked in the afterglow of his victory"

"Afterglow" in song lyrics

See how afterglow is used in real songs:

  • "As the palm trees sway in an afterglow"
    DC Talk — Somebody's Watching
  • "the afterglow"
    AOL — AOL
  • "inxs afterglow"
    AOL — AOL

Words that rhyme with afterglow

Usage tips for "afterglow"

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