strobe

noun

ˈstrōb 

1

: stroboscope

2

: a device that utilizes a flash tube for high-speed illumination (as in photography)

3

: flash tube

Examples of strobe in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

One point to note is that fitting an anti-collision strobe to a sub-250 g drone will take it above this weight threshold. —James Abbott, Space.com, 22 June 2025

Flashing strobes, toxic symbols and haunting moodiness aside, Kraftwerk barely flinched. —Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2025

The strobes will illuminate to notify building occupants to immediately take action and will provide geolocations to emergency responders, officials said. —Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2025

Despite boasting several original members, including able keyboardist Gillian Gilbert, the flashy strobes and lasers weren’t quite enough to cap the evening with the punch that past headliners have provided. —Chris Willman, Variety, 19 May 2025

Word History

Etymology

by shortening & alteration

First Known Use

1942, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing strobe

• strobe light

Rhymes for strobe

• globe
• jobe
• lobe
• probe
• robe
• bathrobe
• earlobe
• microbe
• niobe
• wardrobe
• microprobe

Kids Definition

strobe

noun

ˈstrōb 

: a device that produces a very brief strong flash of light (as for photography) and that can be used repeatedly