light show

noun

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

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The sun’s particles collide with oxygen and nitrogen atoms, resulting in a spectacular light show that’s known as aurora borealis in the Northern Hemisphere. Sara Schilling, Idaho Statesman, 12 Nov. 2025 Popular holiday light show returns World of Illumination is back for another year of holiday fun and dazzling light displays in Arizona. Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 12 Nov. 2025 Tennesseans last witnessed the spectacular light show in May 2024. Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 12 Nov. 2025 Other states not initially predicted by NOAA, such as Texas, Colorado, and Florida, also witnessed the light show. Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 12 Nov. 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 18 Nov. 2025.

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