floodlight

[fluhd-lahyt]

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.

verb (used with object)

floodlighted, floodlit, floodlighting. 

1. to light up or illuminate with a floodlight.

floodlight

/ 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

verb

1. (tr) to illuminate by or as if by a floodlight

Word History and Origins

Origin of floodlight¹

First recorded in 1920–25; flood + light ¹

Example Sentences

The gulf is better described by their fans' ironic cheers when a wicket finally fell, or by the fact those in attendance left before the floodlights had taken hold.

From BBC

They will have a real go at Everton under the floodlights and Elland Road is going to be rocking, so this is a tough opening for the Toffees.

From BBC

From her home in the small settlement of Pampa Clemesí, Rosa can see the rows of panels glowing under white floodlights.

From BBC

The sky got darker and floodlights took hold.

From BBC

While a warm pink still lingered above the horizon, the floodlights switched on, illuminating patches of freshly watered dirt.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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• kindle 
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• turn on