light show

noun

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

Examples of light show in a Sentence

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Some cities have traded fireworks shows for drone light shows. Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2026 Facades of landmarks were turned into countdown clocks and a light show at midnight. Dallas Morning News, 1 Jan. 2026 Quieter celebrations in Greece and Cyprus Greece and Cyprus were ringing in 2026 by turning down the volume, replacing traditional fireworks with low-noise pyrotechnics, light shows and drone displays in capital cities. Rod McGuirk, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2025 Contributor / Getty Images / Contributor#8523328 In Greece and Cyprus, officials turned down the volume, replacing some traditional fireworks with low-noise pyrotechnics, light shows and drone displays in capital cities. CBS News, 31 Dec. 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 9 Jan. 2026.

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