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

But the week also focuses on the effects of light pollution on communities and animals. —Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026

Great Basin is extra special for those who like adventure with a dose of stars; its high elevation and minimal light pollution create the perfect recipe for sky-watching. —Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2026

But some areas, including those struck by war and natural disasters, or those in countries with effective light pollution and energy-saving policies in place, are bucking the trend. —Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 9 Apr. 2026

Here, light pollution is not going to interfere with your spectacular view of Orion’s Belt. —Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 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