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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Noun Inflected Forms

light shows

plural

Etymology

Origin of light show

First recorded in 1965–70

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light show

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

From Science Daily ● May 29, 2026

Almost 90 drones fell from the sky over Sydney's Darling Harbour during a popular winter light show, with footage showing devices splashing into the water, close to crowds.

From BBC ● May 26, 2026

The facade of the 10-story building was transformed into a carousel that turned into a light show every evening.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 14, 2026

As the light show unfolded, the lantern's blindingly bright facades concealed a flurry of activity behind, as teams of people turned large metal barrels called rotors by hand to produce a kaleidoscopic effect.

From Barron's ● Dec. 19, 2025

When the organ started playing—so loud the tables shook—the light show started.

From "All The Bright Places" by Jennifer Niven

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