light show

noun

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

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With installation complete, crews are now focused on programming new light shows, with changes expected to become more noticeable in the coming weeks. Michael Cuviello, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026 Performances and stunts are delivered by international acrobats and clowns during music and light shows. Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026 Lucky Americans in roughly 20 states may get a chance to view nature's light show, the northern lights, tonight. Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026 The song’s visual features the band performing under a colorful light show, with purple and blue hues bouncing off the musicians’ silhouettes and shadows. Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 16 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for light show

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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 28 Mar. 2026.

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