Floodlight

Pronunciation: /flʌd.laɪt/

Definitions of floodlight

noun a large, powerful light typically used to illuminate a large area or outdoor space

Example Sentences

A1 The floodlight illuminated the soccer field at night.

A2 The floodlight outside the house turned on automatically when it got dark.

B1 The stadium installed new floodlights to improve visibility during evening games.

B2 The floodlight system was upgraded to LED technology for better energy efficiency.

C1 The floodlighting design for the park was carefully planned to create a pleasant ambiance.

C2 The floodlight installation company specializes in high-quality outdoor lighting solutions.

Examples of floodlight in a Sentence

formal The stadium was brightly lit by powerful floodlights during the night game.

informal I love how the floodlights make everything look so bright and clear at night.

slang Those floodlights are lit, they really make the place look cool.

figurative Her smile was like a floodlight in the darkness, brightening up the room.

Grammatical Forms of floodlight

• past tense: floodlit
• plural: floodlights
• comparative: more floodlit
• superlative: most floodlit
• present tense: floodlights
• future tense: will floodlight
• perfect tense: have floodlit
• continuous tense: is floodlighting
• singular: floodlight
• positive degree: floodlight
• infinitive: to floodlight
• gerund: floodlighting
• participle: floodlighted

Origin and Evolution of floodlight

First Known Use: 1878 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'floodlight' originated from the combination of 'flood' referring to a large amount of light and 'light' meaning illumination.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a powerful light source used to illuminate outdoor areas, the term 'floodlight' has evolved to also refer to a type of artificial lighting commonly used in sports stadiums and outdoor events.