light show

noun

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

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Fireflies are naturally attracted to native plants that produce pollen and nectar, as well as native conifers which provide a dark backdrop for fireflies' nighttime light show. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 July 2026 Take advantage of the warm summer nights to catch an out-of-this-world light show, starting tonight. Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 17 July 2026 The Eiffel Tower's drone light show was maintained, however, and held Monday night. ABC News, 14 July 2026 Sky Elements, a drone light show company, flew a 2,500-drone show in North Richland Hills near Dallas to kick off the nation's Fourth of July celebrations. Natassia Paloma, USA Today, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for light show

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First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 29 Jul. 2026.

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