floodlight

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noun

flood·​light ˈfləd-ˌlīt 

1

a

: artificial illumination in a broad beam

b

: a source of such illumination

2

: a lighting unit for projecting a broad beam of light

floodlight

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verb

floodlit ˈfləd-ˌlit  also floodlighted; floodlighting

transitive verb

: to illuminate by means of one or more floodlights

Examples of floodlight in a Sentence

Noun

The yard was lit by floodlights.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The dusk-to-dawn setting is ideal for those who would like their floodlight to turn on and off automatically during the morning and evening as the sun rises and sets, whereas the manual setting works like a normal lamp and isn’t triggered by motion. —Averi Baudler, Peoplemag, 20 May 2024

But as night came on, the search continued with a handful of airboats equipped with floodlights and generators. —Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 10 May 2024

Verb

An intense 6000-lumen bulb and a wide-angle beam (320 degrees) make the Sansi floodlight the best outdoor lighting option for large yards, garages, staircases, and more. —Nor'adila Hepburn, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 June 2024

To complete this display and give a feeling of animation, arrange a rotating color wheel and floodlight the back of translucent curtains or drapes. —David M. Swartwout, Popular Mechanics, 11 Nov. 2022

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1922, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

1923, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

floodlight

noun

flood·​light

-ˌlīt

1

: artificial light in a broad beam

2

: a light that gives a broad beam

floodlight verb