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noun

Definition of floodlightnext
as in lighting

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floodlight

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verb

as in to light

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Recent Examples of floodlight
Noun
Wearing only a watch, a headlamp and flip-flops, he's accused of removing a malfunctioning floodlight and Ring camera. — Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026 But as night came on, the search continued with a handful of airboats equipped with floodlights and generators. — Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
Verb
That year, the top 30 floors of the Empire State Building were floodlighted for the first time, to mark the opening of the New York World’s Fair in Queens. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 26 July 2024 An intense 6000-lumen bulb and a wide-angle beam (320 degrees) make the Sansi floodlight the best outdoor lighting option for large yards, garages, staircases, and more. — Nor'adila Hepburn, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 June 2024 See All Example Sentences for floodlight
Recent Examples of Synonyms for floodlight
  1. lighting
  2. light
  3. flashlight
  4. glow
  5. lantern
  6. beacon
  7. headlight
  8. beam
Noun
  • The space is a balance between tropical escape and late-night lounge, with moody lighting, sexy design elements and music that keeps the energy elevated throughout the evening.
    — Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
  • On July 4 and July 5, the skyscraper will feature red, white, and blue lighting to celebrate Independence Day.
    — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 4 July 2026
Definition of lighting
Verb
  • Passionate Mars lights your 11th House of Friends and Community, forming a harmonious trine to transformative Pluto in your 7th House of Partnership.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 5 July 2026
  • Digital footage obtained by The Times showed large aerial fireworks lighted at close range, while another video showed fireworks being thrown by an unknown individual into the crowd.
    — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
Definition of light
Noun
  • Bring a flashlight with spare batteries to hike during the cool evening.
    — Hali Smith July 2, Idaho Statesman, 2 July 2026
  • Once home, inspect your luggage with a flashlight and clean the wheels before bringing it into your bedroom.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 27 June 2026
Definition of flashlight
Verb
  • Hathaway glowed in an embellished Marc by Marc Jacobs mini dress and Miu Miu platform heels, per the HuffPost.
    — Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026
  • Water off the coast of North Carolina sometimes glows blue, but the light can be hard to find.
    — Eva Flowe July 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026
Definition of glow
Noun
  • When fully charged, the lantern can shine for up to eight hours.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026
  • Everything is coated in island white; high ceilings are punctuated by paper lanterns, giving the whole place an airy feel.
    — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 3 July 2026
Definition of lantern
Verb
  • And then there’s Marty Supreme, which has been beaconing Jewish pride since Christmas Day, its title character competing not just with the Jewish stereotype of smarts but with stamina and skill, a ferocious athleticism.
    — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 18 Feb. 2026
  • Rising above the tents and flags of surrounding Indy 500 revelers, orange man beaconed to all in the area.
    — Shari Rudavsky, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Definition of beacon
Noun
  • The idea of having to replace one of Audi’s new adaptive Matrix LED headlight setups is something most people probably don’t want to stomach.
    — Joel Feder, The Drive, 11 June 2026
  • Sena says the headlight automatically shuts off after 10 minutes in a bid to preserve battery life.
    — Utkarsh Sood June 07, New Atlas, 7 June 2026
Definition of headlight
Verb
  • About 45 minutes before another World Cup match in Houston, a message from astronauts aboard the International Space Station noting the holiday was beamed into the stadium.
    — Steven Sloan, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
  • Scott Swift, next to a beaming Kelce, applauded his daughter’s new flame.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026
Definition of beam

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