light pollution

noun

: artificial skylight (as from city lights) that interferes especially with astronomical observations

Examples of light pollution in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Find an area away from light pollution, lie flat on your back, and give your eyes about 30 minutes to adjust to the dark. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 2 Nov. 2026

With little surrounding light pollution, the stars become an attraction in their own right. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2026

Besides these concerns, other scientists have pointed out that the major source of additional light pollution could harm nocturnal animals. — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 28 Oct. 2026

For the best view of the Orionids, avoid areas with intense light pollution, such as urban areas with streetlights. — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1969, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for light pollution

• absolution
• allocution
• attribution
• comminution
• constitution
• contribution
• convolution
• destitution
• devolution
• diminution
• dissolution
• distribution