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 The June 4 episode brought a ton of entertainment as well as a series first when judge and executive producer Simon Cowell disregarded the show's longtime rules and hit his Golden Buzzer for a second time this season for Sky Elements, a group that performs drone light shows. Joelle Goldstein, Peoplemag, 5 June 2024 The geomagnetic storm heightened the aurora borealis, creating a light show visible throughout much of the world in a rare global phenomenon on Friday. Julianna O'Clair, The Denver Post, 12 May 2024 When babies push the top of the toy, the inside spins to reveal a colorful light show and fun songs to dance along to. Maya Polton, Parents, 11 May 2024 In a third shot, she could be seen looking up in wonder at a light show while sitting in a wheelchair. Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 11 May 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 11 Jun. 2024.

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