light show

noun

: a kaleidoscopic display of colored lights, slides, and film loops

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As auroral lights shimmered across skies all over the world on the night of May 10, Li’s friends and colleagues ventured outside to view the celestial light show. Keith Cooper, Space.com, 13 Feb. 2025 And when he was signed as the deadline approached, the City Ground floodlights were utilised to create a light show as part of his unveiling package. Paul Taylor, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025 Scavenger hunts and boat rides help guests explore the impressive atrium, where a nightly light show takes place. Beth Luberecki, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025 The pageantry starts with the national anthem, a Sugar Bowl light show and then performances by each school’s marching band. Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 2 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for light show

Word History

First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of light show was in 1966

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“Light show.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/light%20show. Accessed 6 Apr. 2025.

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