light show

noun

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

Examples of light show in a Sentence

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Chapel Hill is replacing its July 4th fireworks with a 300-drone light show, showcasing a growing trend. Robert J. Szczerba, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 Stone Mountain will present a drone and light show in honor of America’s 250th anniversary, followed by a fireworks finale. Kaitlyn Harvey, AJC.com, 25 June 2026 Before fireworks illuminate the skies at the end of next week, a different kind of light show will brighten the night. Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 24 June 2026 Amid a near-capacity Levi’s Stadium crowd Tuesday night at Levi’s Stadium, there were flags, cheers, jeers, boos, light shows, a brief scuffle, highlight goals and even a wave across over two raucous hours of World Cup soccer. Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for light show

Word History

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 Jul. 2026.

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