floodlight
Americannoun
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an artificial light so directed or diffused as to give a comparatively uniform illumination over a rather large given area.
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a lamp or projector that produces such a light.
verb (used with object)
noun
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a broad intense beam of artificial light, esp as used in the theatre or to illuminate the exterior of buildings
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the lamp or source producing such light
verb
Etymology
Origin of floodlight
Example Sentences
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As night began to fall, search and rescue teams lit large floodlights to continue their search for the missing, while police and military officers dispersed the hundreds of onlookers for fear of another strike.
From Barron's
He was better at physics than he was at predictions but I reckon he would have calculated that the floodlights will inspire Leeds again - but City will still come out on top.
From BBC
If approved, plans would see floodlights at Cambrian United lit up by using water from the Nant Clydach to create energy, while a nearby school would also benefit from cheap electricity in the day.
From BBC
England wobbled at the start of their chase as the new white ball swung under the floodlights with the sun going down.
From Barron's
Janke, the special agent in charge of the FBI’s Phoenix division, said that there were details about an Apple Watch and a floodlight, but declined to go into specifics.
From Los Angeles Times
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