light show

noun

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

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The increase of pre-match light shows, tifos (where the club have learned that the best ones come in conjunction with supporter representation and ideas), and encouragement to arrive early and get involved demonstrate that this has been on the agenda for a while. James McNicholas, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026 Two years ago, in Paris, organizers turned the seventh arrondissement into a light show and devoted considerable airtime to the Minions. Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2026 Other attractions include a free light show on the Ferry Building and a concert series featuring major artists. Zach Wichter, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026 The northern lights were visible in about two dozen states on Tuesday, one day after many southern states caught a glimpse of the light show on Monday. Michael Guise, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for light show

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First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined above

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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 26 Feb. 2026.

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