light show

noun

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

Examples of light show in a Sentence

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The result: a light show producing beautiful blue and purple dashes against a backdrop of green and pink auroras. Michael D'estries, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2025 The whoops and applause from family members and supporters in the crowd accompanied the rousing music and spectacular light show. Devonne Goode, Parents, 4 Apr. 2025 Covering Caesars Colosseum in an amazing laser light show, Disney unveiled a new teaser at CinemaCon today for Tron: Ares, the latest installment in the 43-year video game movie franchise. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 3 Apr. 2025 Star light, star bright, our one wish tonight: Take advantage of your last chance to check out Astra Lumina, the walkable star-gazing light show at Abington Art Center. Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 28 Mar. 2025 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 24 Apr. 2025.

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