flashpoint

See also: flash point

English

Etymology

flash +‎ point

Noun

flashpoint (plural flashpoints)

1. Alternative form of flash point
   • 2017 March 14, Stuart James, “Leicester stun Sevilla to reach last eight after Kasper Schmeichel save”, in the Guardian‎^[1]:

     Chances came and went at both ends before the flashpoint involving Vardy and Nasri, who took an age to leave the pitch after Daniele Orsato, the Italian referee, brandished a red card.

   • 2021 September 2, Phil McNulty, “Hungary 0-4 England”, in BBC‎^[2]:

     In a match which contained several flashpoints in the crowd, including loud jeering when England's players took the knee before kick-off, objects being thrown and racist chanting, they came through a mediocre first half to take total control after the break and run out easy winners.