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

The earlier attempt to set up an expert group within UN COPUOS to monitor satellite light pollution and impacts on astronomy was backed by Chile, Spain, Slovakia, Bulgaria, the Dominican Republic, Peru and South Africa. — Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 28 Sep. 2026

Diesel engine idling and high-risk industrial activity across the street from homes and parks would bring air, noise and light pollution. — Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026

The Stargazer route travels through the New Mexico desert to the Galisteo Basin, a preserve south of Santa Fe with wide-open horizons and very little light pollution. — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 24 Sep. 2026

Despite concerns about traffic and light pollution, only two council members voted against the proposal, according to IndyStar. — Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 22 Sep. 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