strobe light

noun

: strobe

Examples of strobe light in a Sentence

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This mighty keychain has a pull-top pin that, when removed, causes the keychain to release an ultra-loud 130-decibel siren and flashing strobe light to help draw attention from onlookers while simultaneously deterring and confusing an attacker. Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 26 Mar. 2025 Then, one of the men appears to use a strobe light in her face, as NYPD officers nearby do not appear to immediately intervene. Sharif Paget, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2025 From the surface back down to the seabed, Romeo and Juliet have switched on their strobe lights. Sean Kingsley, HollywoodReporter, 11 Apr. 2025 Later, Dorian visits an opium den, which Williams transforms into a modern-day nightclub, complete with techno, strobe lights, and a gay character smoking from a crystal meth pipe. Christian Lewis, Variety, 28 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for strobe light

Word History

First Known Use

1947, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of strobe light was in 1947

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“Strobe light.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strobe%20light. Accessed 20 May. 2025.

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