black light

noun

1
: invisible ultraviolet light
2
: a lamp that radiates black light

Examples of black light in a Sentence

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Aizon is described as being 3 feet tall, weighing 32 pounds, and was last seen wearing a khaki shirt, khaki shorts and black light-up shoes with a red trim. Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025 Aizon was last seen wearing a khaki shirt, khaki shorts and black light-up shoes with red trim. Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2025 Visit early to see the animals and don't miss the nightly performances of Madcap Puppets' black light puppet shows. Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025 The remodeled space will include black lights, lounge seating, life-size video walls at each lane, and lane-side food and drink service. Marcus D. Smith, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for black light

Word History

First Known Use

1913, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of black light was in 1913

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“Black light.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/black%20light. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

black light

noun
: invisible ultraviolet or infrared light
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