light show

noun

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

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There’s festivity up and down the avenue this week, with light shows, holiday windows, animations and limited-edition merchandise. David Moin, WWD, 20 Nov. 2024 Explore the festive side of metro Detroit this holiday season with drive-through holiday light shows, grandiose participating neighborhoods and downtown decorations. Kayla Cockrel, Detroit Free Press, 20 Nov. 2024 With the holiday season around the corner, families around Greater Cincinnati are looking for the best light shows the region has to offer. Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 12 Nov. 2024 Coyne has amassed a large online following from his striking photos and videos, but also his willingness — and dedication — to find and share when and where the bioluminescence light shows are on display. Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 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 29 Nov. 2024.

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