light show

noun

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

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Last chance: Cincinnati Nights of Lights This drive-thru holiday light show features giant Christmas trees, glowing snowflakes, dancing candy canes and more. Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 1 Jan. 2025 The pre-dawn light show of red and white beacons signaling signs and wonders from each reach of the compass. Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 1 Jan. 2025 Hundreds of drones being used as part of a nighttime aerial light show appeared to be flying into position before several started falling from the sky before slamming to the ground, according to videos posted online. Louis Casiano, Fox News, 28 Dec. 2024 Just beyond Cataño, the Parque de las Ciencias is home to a spectacular holiday light show. Discover Puerto Rico, AFAR Media, 20 Dec. 2024 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 6 Jan. 2025.

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