light pollution

noun

: artificial skylight (as from city lights) that interferes especially with astronomical observations

Examples of light pollution in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In cities affected by light pollution, however, that number often drops to just a few hundred. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 7 July 2026

For your best chance to see the Milky Way, head to an area with low light pollution. — Alexiah Syrai Olsen, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026

The actual viewing success will depend more on earthly considerations, however, including cloud cover and the extent of light pollution. — Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 6 July 2026

Firefly populations are declining because of the combination of habitat loss, light pollution, insecticide use and climate change. — Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 5 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1969, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for light pollution

• absolution
• allocution
• attribution
• comminution
• constitution
• contribution
• convolution
• destitution
• devolution
• diminution
• dissolution
• distribution