strobe light

noun

: strobe

Examples of strobe light in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Couple in a severe Uber crash can’t sue because of an Uber Eats order For several minutes, the pilot turned off the helicopter’s cockpit and strobe lights before taking off and heading in the direction of Cairns city center, the report said. Hilary Whiteman, CNN, 9 Oct. 2024 In an emergency, simply pull the top loop out to activate a loud siren and flashing strobe light. Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 9 Oct. 2024 James Blake Is So Moody On His Birthday Blue and white strobe lights lit up the stage, and smoke lifted into the air as birthday boy James Blake brought his soulful harmonies, stunning falsettos and moody music to the festival. Mark Gray, Rolling Stone, 28 Sep. 2024 Patrons with a heart condition, high blood pressure, back or neck conditions, dizziness or motion sickness, fear of heights, those who are pregnant, or have sensitivity to strobe lights or recent illness, injury or surgery are not allowed to ride. Chris Sims, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for strobe light 

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Word History

First Known Use

1947, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of strobe light was in 1947

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“Strobe light.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strobe%20light. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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