Floodlight
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Floodlight is a noun meaning A projector of a bright beam of light for use in theatres and studios; a flood.
Meaning
A projector of a bright beam of light for use in theatres and studios; a flood.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To enlighten or illuminate with floodlight(s).
- (chiefly in the plural) Powerful artificial illumination with a broad beam, especially in a series of units on pylons used to illuminate a sports ground.
Example Sentences
The floodlights bathed her in a pool of light.
Word Forms
- floodlights
- floodlighting
- floodlit
- floodlighted
Synonyms for floodlight
Depending on context, synonyms include flood, photoflood.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include photoflood, flood, floodlamp, flashflood, flashlamp, footlight.
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