light show

noun

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

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After a half-hour opening ceremony, featuring a light show, fireworks and a stirring rending of the national anthem by Marc Anthony, the game began. Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2026 The dazzling light show isn't over yet! Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026 The home’s biggest selling point is the view — an ever-changing light show on one of the region’s most recognizable spans — framed by glass high above the Embarcadero. David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2026 On top of everything mentioned, the group put on a light show in NYC, performed a secret set with Spotify, and another surprise performance with The Tonight Show. Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 31 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for light show

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First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 5 Apr. 2026.

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