light show

noun

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

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Over in Egypt, Empire joined forces with Skyvertise to lay on a 600-drone light show over the Pyramids of Giza to mark the film’s release. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 4 Aug. 2026 Both outings set new benchmarks for concerts in Latin America, anchored by sophisticated video and light shows. — Andy Meek, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 At night, the ambient edge lighting moves along with your music, syncing with every beat to give everyone a fun light show. — George Yang, PC Magazine, 22 July 2026 Fireflies are naturally attracted to native plants that produce pollen and nectar, as well as native conifers which provide a dark backdrop for fireflies' nighttime light show. — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for light show

Word History

First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined above

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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 7 Aug. 2026.

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