light show

noun

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

Examples of light show in a Sentence

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Star Wars Day Enjoy a movie in the park with a synchronized light show, cosplay contest, light saber battles, appearances by the 501st Legion, Star Wars trivia, arts and crafts vendors, food trucks, popcorn stand and beer stand. Caroline Ritzie, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025 July also presents the opportunity to catch a cosmic light show, when the Milky Way galaxy appears in the night sky. Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025 The northern lights are expected to make their way further south into the United States on June 25, but only a small number of states will be able to catch a glimpse of this celestial light show. Joyce Orlando, Nashville Tennessean, 25 June 2025 These geomagnetic storms can also supercharge auroras, leading to incredible light shows beyond their usual latitude range. Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 12 June 2025 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 Jul. 2025.

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