light show

noun

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

Examples of light show in a Sentence

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That effort is part of a broader reimagining of the Yankees’ in-game entertainment programming, which has also featured more light shows since 2024. Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2026 This Saturday’s event includes a pregame festival with player appearances, a stadium-wide light show and fireworks. Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 17 Apr. 2026 The track’s performance yielded a show-stopping moment, which Karol basked in with fireworks and a colorful light show before wrapping up the performance. Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 14 Apr. 2026 The in-arena light show flashed. Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 14 Apr. 2026 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 Apr. 2026.

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