light speed
noun
: the speed of light
Accelerating particles to near light speed, such machines are ideal for smashing them to make exotic states of matter, blast out new particles, or even search for new dimensions of space.—
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also, informal
: an extremely fast rate or speed
A Netflix spokesman said it was adding titles at light speed while negotiating daily with studios, which have their own strategy for dealing with online distribution. —Josh Quittner
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Shep sighed and engaged the thrusters, revving the ship past light speed.
—Sean McGowan, The New Yorker, 19 June 2024
The Hotline’s view: — Big 12 presidents are fretting over an enrollment cliff approaching at light speed.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 18 June 2024
Pisces February 19 – March 20 Heads up, Pisces — events are flying at you at light speed!
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 9 June 2024
Oh, just launch a reconnaissance probe into space at one percent of light speed to meet the San-Ti fleet halfway.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 21 Mar. 2024
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Sean McGowan, The New Yorker, 19 June 2024
The Hotline’s view: — Big 12 presidents are fretting over an enrollment cliff approaching at light speed.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 18 June 2024
Pisces February 19 – March 20 Heads up, Pisces — events are flying at you at light speed!
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 9 June 2024
Oh, just launch a reconnaissance probe into space at one percent of light speed to meet the San-Ti fleet halfway.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 21 Mar. 2024
See all Example Sentences for light speed
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“Light speed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/light%20speed. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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