light show

noun

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

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The move comes as some venues have switched from fireworks to drone shows — in which a fleet of drones performs a choreographed light show — to celebrate the Fourth of July. Rong-Gong Lin Ii, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2025 Residents of Maoming, China were treated to a celestial light show earlier this week when a surprise fireball burst to life overhead, illuminating the city before disappearing in an intense flare of light. Anthony Wood, Space.com, 31 May 2025 The project of two innovative brothers, Light Wire, comprised of dancers, dazzling visuals and a stunning light show. Griff Griffin, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025 Lasers From concerts to light shows, lasers have been used to amaze and wow audiences. Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for light show

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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 1 Jul. 2025.

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