strobe light

noun

: strobe

Examples of strobe light in a Sentence

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The whole hall was dark, lit only by flashing green strobe lights from the stage. — ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026 As the music mashup came to an end, flames shot up from the stage as strobe lights and images of two skeletons decorated their background. — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026 Her fresh braids were laid and neatly tucked under her signature paisley bandana, adorned by gems that reflected the strobe lights. — Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 18 Mar. 2026 Bodies were everywhere inside Pulse, where the nightclub’s strobe lights were still flashing. — Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for strobe light

Word History

First Known Use

1947, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of strobe light was in 1947

Rhymes for strobe light

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“Strobe light.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strobe%20light. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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