light show

noun

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

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The northern lights were visible in about two dozen states on Tuesday, one day after many southern states caught a glimpse of the light show on Monday. Michael Guise, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026 With the glow of large Christmas tree light show in the background, Art pulled out a ring box as Marilyn stood before him and smiled. Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026 The light show schedule at Milan Men’s Fashion Week this past weekend allowed buyers to roam around the city to check the presentations of 36 brands and intimate shows by new names in town. Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 20 Jan. 2026 Tucker played a set of his songs at the Three Tuns in Beckenham, Kent and David gave him a proper psychedelic light show during David's Arts Lab night. Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 20 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for light show

Word History

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 26 Jan. 2026.

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