light show

noun

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

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The combination of Rykman's extended jams, psychedelic light show and joyous energy made the concert feel less like simply watching a band perform and more like temporarily stepping away for the normal day-to-day. — Steve Spaleta, Space.com, 3 Oct. 2026 No one wanted minimalism—the giant JBL speaker on wheels with an RGB light show is what brought the vibes. — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 2 Oct. 2026 Using projections and mapping technology, a light show displaying famous art works and abstract visuals sets a backdrop for musical accompaniment by an orchestra and choir, alongside narration sharing history about Sacramento and the cathedral. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026 If you’re feeling tapped out on the idea of perfectly stenciled place settings and a front-yard light show that rivals a Hartsfield-Jackson runway, here are a few things to consider. — Joy Harden Bradford, AJC.com, 1 Oct. 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 8 Oct. 2026.

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