beam lights

American

plural noun

(in a theater or other auditorium) spotlights affixed to the ceiling of a stage setting, as distinguished from footlights, border lights, etc.

Etymology

Origin of beam lights

1520–30, for an earlier sense

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beam lights

As the driver came out of the bend he was met by an oncoming vehicle which had its full main beam lights on.

From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2024

The morn's fresh beam lights a cool stream, Charger and knight are weary, He draws his rein, the child's sad plain He meets with accents cheery.

From A Book of Golden Deeds by Charlotte Mary Yonge

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