Floodlight: meaning, definitions and examples
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floodlight
[ หflสd.laษชt ]
outdoor lighting
A floodlight is a broad-beamed, high-intensity artificial light, often used to illuminate outdoor playing fields or other large areas.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- They installed floodlights around the stadium for night games.
- The floodlight illuminated the entire backyard.
security
A floodlight is a strong light that is used to illuminate a particular area, usually as a security measure to deter intruders.
Synonyms
motion-activated light, security light
Examples of usage
- They set up floodlights around the perimeter of the property.
- The floodlight automatically turns on when motion is detected.
Translations
Translations of the word "floodlight" in other languages:
๐ต๐น refletor
๐ฎ๐ณ เคซเฅเคฒเคกเคฒเคพเคเค
๐ฉ๐ช Flutlicht
๐ฎ๐ฉ lampu sorot
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะพะถะตะบัะพั
๐ต๐ฑ reflektor
๐ฏ๐ต ๆๅ ๅจ
๐ซ๐ท projecteur
๐ช๐ธ foco
๐น๐ท projektรถr
๐ฐ๐ท ํฌ๊ด ์กฐ๋ช
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุดุงู ุถูุฆู
๐จ๐ฟ reflektor
๐ธ๐ฐ reflektor
๐จ๐ณ ๆณๅ ็ฏ
๐ธ๐ฎ reflektor
๐ฎ๐ธ flรณรฐljรณs
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฟัะพะถะตะบัะพั
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แแแแฅแขแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ proyektor
๐ฒ๐ฝ foco
Word origin
The term 'floodlight' originated in the late 19th century, combining 'flood' (referring to a large amount or overflow) and 'light'. The concept of floodlighting has been used for various purposes, including sports illumination, security lighting, and outdoor events.