floodlight — English Dictionary

Noun

1. A projector of a bright beam of light for use in theatres and studios; a flood

   Examples

   The floodlights bathed her in a pool of light.

2. Powerful artificial illumination with a broad beam, especially in a series of units on pylons used to illuminate a sports ground.

   Usage

   • in-plural

Verb

1. To enlighten or illuminate with floodlight(s).

   Usage

   • Transitive

Noun

1. light that is a source of artificial illumination having a broad beam; used in photography

   Synonyms

   floodflood lampphotoflood

   Broader terms

   lightlight source

Verb

1. illuminate with floodlights

   Broader terms

   lightillumeilluminelight upilluminate