floodlight
|flood-light|
B2
/ˈflʌdˌlaɪt/
broad illumination
Etymology
Etymology Information
'floodlight' originates from the combination of 'flood' and 'light', where 'flood' meant 'a large amount of something' and 'light' referred to 'illumination'.
Historical Evolution
'floodlight' was coined in the early 20th century to describe a type of lighting used in theaters and sports arenas.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred specifically to theater lighting, but now it is used for any broad-beamed, high-intensity light.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a broad-beamed, high-intensity artificial light.
The stadium was illuminated by powerful floodlights.
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Verb 1
to illuminate an area with floodlights.
They floodlighted the monument for the evening event.
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Last updated: 2025/02/10 04:25