light show

noun

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

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However, Metzger’s initial use was for a light show at performances by Cream, Pink Floyd, and other rock bands. Tom Teicholz, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024 Instead of gentle concentric circles, gleaming finishes, or a mesmerizing light show, the ProArt P16 meets us with inky blackness. PCMAG, 13 Oct. 2024 Several Enquirer readers submitted photos of the light show, for your viewing pleasure. Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 11 Oct. 2024 Dahl says that the light show will be seen in many states that are in the upper half of the United States. Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 11 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for light show 

Word History

First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined above

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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 8 Nov. 2024.

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