light show

noun

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

Examples of light show in a Sentence

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The crowd was treated to more than two hours of baseball, trick plays, dance numbers, musical performances, fireworks, light shows, and cameos from current Carolina Panthers players, wide receiver Adam Thielen and quarterback Andy Dalton. Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 8 June 2025 For the milestone event, Disneyland took the parades, light shows, and fan-favorite rides to the next level, with brand-new experiences for all ages. Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 3 June 2025 At night, the festival transforms into a mesmerizing light show, as balloons illuminate in perfect sync with music. Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025 But his stage presence matched the electricity of the light show flickering around him, and the rawness of his energy was certainly attention-getting and more importantly attention-keeping. Charlie Mason, TVLine, 19 May 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 11 Jun. 2025.

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