floodlight

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noun

flood·​light ˈfləd-ˌlīt 

1

a

: artificial illumination in a broad beam

b

: a source of such illumination

2

: a lighting unit for projecting a broad beam of light

floodlight

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verb

floodlit ˈfləd-ˌlit  also floodlighted; floodlighting

transitive verb

: to illuminate by means of one or more floodlights

Examples of floodlight in a Sentence

Noun

The yard was lit by floodlights.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Last year, the city added fifty-six L.E.D. floodlights to the bases of the bridge’s two towers, making the effect even harsher and brighter. —Diego Lasarte, The New Yorker, 17 Mar. 2025

Its 1080p camera captures sharp footage with a wide 143-degree view, while the dual 700-lumen LED floodlights ensure everything’s visible, especially at night. —Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 7 May 2025

Verb

By Ruhama Wolle Is floodlighting really that harmful? —Meg Walters, Glamour, 25 Mar. 2025

Imagine floodlighting as literally putting your relationship under the spotlight—even when the other party or the relationship itself might not be ready for such harsh, uncompromising attention. —Meg Walters, Glamour, 25 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1922, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

1923, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for floodlight

• affright
• airtight
• albite
• alight
• alright
• aplite
• aright
• bainite
• birthright
• bobwhite
• bornite
• bullfight

Kids Definition

floodlight

noun

flood·​light

-ˌlīt

1

: artificial light in a broad beam

2

: a light that gives a broad beam

floodlight verb