light show

noun

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

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Come to take selfies amid the flowers, or linger in the evenings for a sound and light show. Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 6 Mar. 2025 The Northern Lights have been very active lately and that activity is expected to continue: experts estimate these nocturnal light shows to be at their peak through the middle of this year. Laurie Werner, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025 With costumes, spot-on impersonations, visual effects, and a concert-quality sound and light show. Meghan Davy Sandvold, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2025 No multicolor displays or light show effects—just a subtle, warm white glow. Katharina Kotrba, Forbes, 4 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 20 Mar. 2025.

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