light show

noun

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

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Picture Clark Griswold’s Christmas light show (from the Vacation movie franchise)—but multiplied by millions and running full blast, day and night. Dean Debiase, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025 The Prospect Park drone light show in Brooklyn was canceled. Yan Zhuang, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2025 Located in Florence, Kentucky, your admission ticket includes entry into the ballpark, which includes access to the interactive, walk-through light show, and photo opportunities. Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 15 Dec. 2024 Last chance: Cincinnati Nights of Lights This drive-thru holiday light show features giant Christmas trees, glowing snowflakes, dancing candy canes and more. Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 1 Jan. 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 18 Jan. 2025.

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