floodlight
noun
an artificial light so directed or diffused as to give a comparatively uniform illumination over a rather large given area.
floodlit
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past participleof floodlight.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof floodlight.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
floodlightnounan artificial light so directed or diffused as to give a comparatively uniform illumination over a rather large given area.
Example Sentences
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But in a competition littered with crashes, Choi produced a stunning performance under intense pressure as the snow swirled down on the floodlit venue.
From Barron's ● Feb. 12, 2026
Beijing 2022 bronze medallist Murase, 21, led the 12-strong field after the first run at the floodlit Livigno Snow Park, with a score of 89.75.
From Barron's ● Feb. 9, 2026
Australia's only defeat in 14 floodlit Tests came at the Gabba, a shock loss to West Indies in 2024.
From BBC ● Dec. 2, 2025
Australia have traditionally held their floodlit Tests in Adelaide, events that have proved popular with fans.
From BBC ● Nov. 30, 2025
It was night, and the white faces and the scarlet banners were luridly floodlit.
From "1984" by George Orwell
