floodlight

American  

[fluhd-lahyt] / ˈflʌdˌlaɪt /

noun

1. an artificial light so directed or diffused as to give a comparatively uniform illumination over a rather large given area.

2. a lamp or projector that produces such a light.

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verb (used with object)

floodlighted, floodlit, floodlighting

1. to light up or illuminate with a floodlight.

floodlight British  

/ ˈflʌdˌlaɪt /

noun

1. a broad intense beam of artificial light, esp as used in the theatre or to illuminate the exterior of buildings

2. the lamp or source producing such light

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verb

1. (tr) to illuminate by or as if by a floodlight

Etymology

Origin of floodlight

First recorded in 1920–25; flood + light ¹

Example Sentences

Root has played in all seven of England's pink-ball Tests and identified the change of conditions when the floodlights take hold.

From BBC

He makes more than $100,000 a year—a significant increase from his previous pay—cruising around on a buggy under floodlights, overseeing deliveries and equipment and ensuring everything stays on schedule.

From The Wall Street Journal

It means each day starts in natural light but concludes under floodlights, and a pink ball is used rather than the traditional red ball of a Test match.

From BBC

Two of England's training sessions - Monday and Wednesday - will be under floodlights.

From BBC

Albert Xhediku, 34, received the fatal shock from a floodlight when he went to retrieve a football at the Mountbatten centre in Portsmouth.

From BBC

Related Words

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• ignite
• kindle
• light up
• put on
• shine
• turn on