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Definition of neon
1 : a colorless odorless mostly inert gaseous element that is found in minute amounts in air and is used in electric lamps — see element table
2a : a discharge lamp in which the gas contains a large proportion of neonb : a sign composed of such lampsc : the illumination provided by such lamps or signs
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Recent Examples of neon from the Web
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At the Blacklight Slide, participants in inner tubes descend a slide filled with neon, glow-in-the-dark water that makes for an enlightening experience.
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Duke Energy owns another office building a block away on Stonewall Street that dates to 1975, a brown cube with neon lights on the side that’s long been an uptown landmark.
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At Paris Fashion Week last year, Dior Homme debuted its fall/winter 2016 collection on a catwalk adorned with neon-lit skateboard ramps.
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Liam’s body appears as a neon-green skeleton strutting across the computer screen.
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Now only traces of the original boardwalk remain from those days, but the smell of corn dogs or Coppertone suntan lotion can bring back memories of bumper-car rides or skee-ball games in cool arcades with gaudy neon lights.
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Dig in, making sure to scoop a little bit of each gelato onto your neon spoon for the full effect.
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But when cheaper plastic and LED signs came along, neon fizzled.
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Rather, always wear neon, fluorescent or other bright colors when riding day or night.
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Origin and Etymology of neon
Greek, neuter of neos new — more at new
neon
Definition of neon
1 : of, relating to, or using neon
2 : extremely bright : fluorescent neon yellow
Recent Examples of neon from the Web
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The fire was a result of a electrical issue with a neon sign, firefighters said.
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But for many Insta-friendly locales — murals, neon signs, that faux Prada storefront on the Texas highway — there’s a key difference between being Instagrammable and the most Instagrammed.
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The prizes are available now and include the participant’s choice of Play-Doh and cutter, a pencil pouch and keychain, neon cube or tote bag.
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Of course, the signature shiny blue and pink dresses are here, but also checkerboard-paneled skirts, boldly printed pumps and plenty of neon fringe.
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In a playroom filled with running children and dozens of rolling, singing, neon toys, two objects in particular captured 2-year-old Amari Jackson's undivided attention -- a small metal bowl and a bright green plastic cooking spoon.
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It's been nearly 100 years since this country's first neon sign was imported from France, and a new generation of neon lovers is making America a little brighter again.
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These neon-bright flowers will stop people in their tracks along paths and entryways.
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Both artists are cut from the same cloth, despite their different makeups: one is a Tennessee trio fronted by the neon-haired Hayley Williams; the other, a California six-piece led by Chester Bennington.
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First Known Use of neon
1904
NEON Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of neon for English Language Learners
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: a type of gas that is used in brightly colored electric signs and lights
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Definition of neon for English Language Learners
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: using neon
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: extremely bright
NEON Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of neon for Students
: a colorless gaseous chemical element found in very small amounts in the air and used in electric lights
Medical Dictionary
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playMedical Definition of neon
: a colorless odorless primarily inert gaseous element found in minute amounts in air and used in electric lamps—symbol Ne; see element table
Learn More about neon
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See words that rhyme with neon Spanish Central: Translation of neon Nglish: Translation of neon for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of neon for Arabic speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about neon
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