Floodlights Meaning in English
word · lemma: floodlight
Definition
Floodlights are strong, bright lights used to light up outdoor areas, such as sports fields, buildings, or stages at night.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used in the plural ('floodlights') for sports, concerts, or security lighting. Common collocations: 'switch on the floodlights', 'under the floodlights'. Not used for small or soft lights.
Example Sentences
The stadium is lit by powerful floodlights at night.
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They turned on the floodlights so the game could continue after sunset.
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The garden looks beautiful under the floodlights.
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The concert was amazing with the whole stage bathed in floodlights.
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We couldn't see anything until the floodlights snapped on during the power outage.
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Security guards checked the area after the floodlights picked up some movement.
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