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

If approved, plans would see floodlights at Cambrian United lit up by using water from the Nant Clydach to create energy, while a nearby school would also benefit from cheap electricity in the day.

From BBC

England wobbled at the start of their chase as the new white ball swung under the floodlights with the sun going down.

From Barron's

Janke, the special agent in charge of the FBI’s Phoenix division, said that there were details about an Apple Watch and a floodlight, but declined to go into specifics.

From Los Angeles Times

The painstaking pop production that earned the song a record of the year nomination was jettisoned, with Gaga screaming the hook against a blinding array of floodlights.

From BBC

No floodlights illuminate the night sky when the citizens of Mexico’s Gotham need a hand.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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