photons Get Printable Handwriting Watch Say It Video Hear It! Say It! Write It! Learn It! Spelling Test Definition plural noun. tiny particles of light energy that travel in waves. Example Sentence The scientist explained that photons are particles of light. More Example Sentences They carry energy from the sun to Earth. Synonyms light particles; energy packets; quanta Antonyms darkness; shadow Hear It! Say It! Write It! photons Switch to cursive Start Share with your friends: Watch Say It Video