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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 or floodlit, floodlighting.
  1. to light up or illuminate with a floodlight.

floodlight

/ ˈڱʌˌɪ /

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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

verb

  1. tr to illuminate by or as if by a floodlight
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of floodlight1

First recorded in 1920–25; flood + light 1
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Villa are desperate for more more big European nights under the floodlights after memorable wins over the likes of Bayern Munich, Bologna and Celtic.

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Even as more professional rescue and military teams arrive and floodlights are erected, there seems little chance of finding many survivors.

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Certain sessions ran into early evening, meaning training under portable floodlights.

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At one point on Saturday, there were fears the floodlights would not be needed.

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The women's failure at the T20 World Cup included not practising fielding at a Dubai ground with unique floodlights and off days spent at boat parties.

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