light show

noun

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

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Choristers from the oldest choir in Europe sang as the basilica was bathed in color by a light show and fireworks. Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 13 June 2026 Just a few steps away, the Greeting to the Sun is another artistic monument that uses solar panels to generate a nightly light show. Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2026 Another linked to a firm that hosts aerial light shows. Ian Duncan, Washington Post, 1 June 2026 This team was a laser light show on offense, once again being orchestrated by Pat White, who was the perfect conductor in Rodriguez's spread system. Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for light show

Word History

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 16 Jun. 2026.

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