light show

noun

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

Examples of light show in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web On Saturday night, attendees were able to peek into a cosmic light show through high-resolution telescopes as Angel Olsen played in the background, for an experience that was pure magic. Katie Bain, Billboard, 7 Oct. 2024 For millions of Americans and others across the globe, that became abundantly evident in May when a record powerful solar storm helped create optimal conditions for the auroras to put on a light show for far more spectators than usual. Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 1 Oct. 2024 The light show will run Thursday through Sunday from Sept. 26 to Nov. 3. Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 17 Sep. 2024 Disney is running an 800-drone light show in Florida. Nate Anderson, Ars Technica, 24 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for light show 

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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 30 Oct. 2024.

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