light show

noun

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

Examples of light show in a Sentence

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Rounding the corner into the rows of campers and tents, we were greeted by a light show, arrays of colorful LED strips illuminating big RVs, covered dining canopies, and even strung into bike wheels. Kade Krichko, Outside Online, 29 July 2025 From July 17-21, the Classic Open Air festival turns the Gendarmenmarkt, one of the most beautiful squares in Europe, into a concert stage featuring jazz, pop, rock, opera and classical music with some performances accompanied by a light show or fireworks. Laurie Werner, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025 Fireworks and drone light shows begin after sunset, usually around 10 p.m. Summer concerts at Deer Valley Deer Valley Resort in Park City draws skiers in the winter, but the summertime brings outdoor music concerts to the Snow Park Outdoor Amphitheater. AFAR Media, 3 July 2025 Star Wars Day Enjoy a movie in the park with a synchronized light show, cosplay contest, light saber battles, appearances by the 501st Legion, Star Wars trivia, arts and crafts vendors, food trucks, popcorn stand and beer stand. Caroline Ritzie, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for light show

Word History

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 20 Aug. 2025.

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