light show

noun

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

Examples of light show in a Sentence

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Sky Elements, a drone light show company, flew a 2,500-drone show in North Richland Hills near Dallas to kick off the nation's Fourth of July celebrations. Natassia Paloma, USA Today, 6 July 2026 More than a century later, the company is in its fifth generation, producing fireworks, drone and light shows for everyone from Cardi B to the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, as well as communities across the country. Kyla Guilfoil, NBC news, 5 July 2026 The speaker has five light show settings, trolley wheels, and IPX4 splash rating and 12-hour battery life. Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 Stone Mountain will present a drone and light show in honor of America’s 250th anniversary, followed by a fireworks finale. Kaitlyn Harvey, AJC.com, 25 June 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 10 Jul. 2026.

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