flood-light

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • Artificial light source: A "flood-light" is a powerful, broad-beamed artificial light used to illuminate a large area, such as a sports field, stage, or building exterior.
    • Lighting unit: It can also refer to the fixture or lamp itself that produces such light.

  2. Verb:

    • To illuminate with floodlights: To light up an area using a floodlight or floodlights, typically for visibility or dramatic effect.
Usage Examples

  • Noun:

    • The stadium's floodlights were turned on for the evening match. (Powerful lights illuminated the entire field.)
    • We installed a floodlight in the backyard for security. (A broad-beamed light fixture for outdoor safety.)

  • Verb:

    • The crew flood-lit the building for the night-time film shoot. (They illuminated the building with floodlights.)
    • The garden was flood-lit to showcase the flowers. (The area was brightly lit for display.)
Advanced Usage

  • "under floodlights": illuminated by floodlights, often used for night events.

    • The tennis tournament was played under floodlights. (The match took place at night with artificial lighting.)

  • "floodlighting" (gerund/noun): the act or system of using floodlights.

    • The floodlighting of the monument enhanced its beauty. (The use of floodlights to light up the monument.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Floodlight (alternate spelling): same meaning as "flood-light."

    • The floodlight was mounted on a tall pole. (The light fixture.)

  • Floodlit (adj): lit by floodlights.

    • The floodlit stadium was visible from miles away. (The stadium was brightly illuminated.)
Synonyms
  • Searchlight: a powerful light with a focused beam (often used for scanning).
  • Spotlight: a light with a narrow, focused beam (for highlighting a specific area).
  • Lantern: a portable light source (less powerful than a floodlight).
Phrasal Verbs
  • Flood-light up: to light up with floodlights.
    • They flood-lit up the entire square for the festival. (They illuminated the square completely.)
Related Idioms
  • None directly common; "floodlight" is primarily technical.
  • "In the floodlight of public attention": under intense public scrutiny (figurative use).
    • The scandal was brought into the floodlight of public attention. (It was exposed and examined publicly.)

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