strobe light

noun

: strobe

Examples of strobe light in a Sentence

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The goggles flicker at a rate about five times faster than the average strobe light. Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 13 July 2026 Bodies were everywhere inside Pulse, where the nightclub’s strobe lights were still flashing. Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 June 2026 It’s designed to deter unwanted encounters by attracting attention with a piercing siren and strobe light when the top is pulled. Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2026 Scarecrows, reflective streamers, predator decoys, strobe lights or lasers, and balloons with eye patterns all serve this function. Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 24 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for strobe light

Word History

First Known Use

1947, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of strobe light was in 1947

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“Strobe light.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strobe%20light. Accessed 30 Jul. 2026.

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