light show

noun

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

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The Perseid summer light show is back, and viewing conditions are especially promising across the Northern Hemisphere, including right here in Maryland. Cutter Martin, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026 The Perseid summer light show is back — and viewing conditions are especially promising for the Northern Hemisphere. Adithi Ramakrishnan, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2026 Over in Egypt, Empire joined forces with Skyvertise to lay on a 600-drone light show over the Pyramids of Giza to mark the film’s release. Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 4 Aug. 2026 This major price cut removes the steep financial barrier usually tied to high-power party audio, giving event hosts, musicians, and karaoke fans an easy way to experience deep bass and dynamic light shows without standard retail price strain. Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 3 Aug. 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 14 Aug. 2026.

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