light show

noun

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

light show

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of light show¹

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

Another network correspondent reported “a tremendous light show here, just a tremendous light show.”

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The move comes as some venues have switched from fireworks to drone shows — in which a fleet of drones performs a choreographed light show — to celebrate the 4th of July.

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SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket on Monday night, once again creating a light show for Southern California and even those hundreds of miles away.

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A Falcon 9 has previously caused a stir in Southern California with the light show it left in its wake.

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The light show evokes the work of abstract artist Piet Mondrian.

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