Synonyms

light show

American

noun

a form of entertainment consisting chiefly of constantly changing patterns of light and color, usually accompanied by music and sound effects.

light show British

noun

a kaleidoscopic display of moving lights, etc, projected onto a screen, esp during pop concerts

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

light shows

plural

Etymology

Origin of light show

First recorded in 1965–70

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light show

JPMorgan hosted hundreds of SpaceX employees at its headquarters in Manhattan to celebrate the stock’s listing, capping off the event with a light show featuring rocket launches.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 31, 2026

France will stage an elaborate light show at the Statue of Liberty to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States, the French consulate said Monday.

From Barron's ● Jun. 29, 2026

The results indicate that Saturn's aurora is doing far more than creating a dazzling light show.

From Science Daily ● May 29, 2026

In Adelaide, an Australia Day parade and light show have been cancelled due to the extreme heat forecast.

From BBC ● Jan. 25, 2026

Each detonation was followed by a brief atomic light show, and then the blast would dissipate harmlessly against the shield.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline

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