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

The introduction of floodlights by many Football League clubs also led to more midweek games, meaning there was less of a need to pack the festive period with football.

From BBC

For the first time in the match England had the ideal bowling conditions of a new ball under the floodlights and Atkinson showed them what could have been with more runs to defend.

From BBC

The task has been compared to photographing a thin cloud of cigarette smoke beside a blinding stadium floodlight from several kilometers away.

From Science Daily

It means England will be facing a newer ball when they bat under floodlights later on Saturday.

From BBC

Ben Stokes' side instead had five training session in Brisbane, two of which were under floodlights.

From BBC

Related Words

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