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

Interestingly, Prem Rugby revealed last week that the power of floodlights would be one of the criteria that clubs need to meet on a more extensive checklist for the league's franchise-style future.

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Emergency teams worked through the night under floodlights searching for victims inside the structure's remains.

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Eventually, two diggers were deployed on Thursday to dredge a channel for the whale to swim into deeper water, and rescue teams worked late into the day under floodlights to save it.

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Immediately, the stage lights went off, a floodlight illuminated the audience and all audio was cut, except for Noel Gallagher's microphone, allowing him to calmly explain the situation before the band left the stage.

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The location allows him to train safely under the floodlights of the track at night, alongside other Muslims currently observing the Islamic holy month of Ramadan by not eating or drinking during daylight hours.

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Related Words

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