flood-lighting
Definition
Noun: The illumination of a large area or outdoor space using powerful artificial lights, typically floodlights, to provide bright, even lighting for activities such as sports events, building exteriors, or nighttime work.
Usage Examples
- (The system of bright lights used to illuminate the entire playing field.)
- (The strong artificial lights directed at the building’s facade.)
- (The quality or arrangement of outdoor lighting.)
Advanced Usage
- "Flood-lighting system": a complete installation of floodlights and supporting equipment.
- The new flood-lighting system reduced energy consumption by 30%. (The entire setup of lamps, poles, and wiring.)
Variants and Related Words
- Floodlight (noun): a single powerful light source used in flood-lighting.
- Each floodlight on the tower was aimed carefully. (One individual lamp.)
- Floodlit (adjective): illuminated by flood-lighting.
- The floodlit field was visible from miles away. (Receiving light from floodlights.)
Synonyms
- Artificial lighting: lighting provided by electric lamps rather than natural sunlight.
- Outdoor illumination: the act of lighting up outdoor spaces.
- Stage lighting (specific context): lighting used in theaters or performance venues, though often more focused.
Related Idioms
- (No common idioms directly using "flood-lighting"; idiomatic usage is rare.)
Phrasal Verbs
- (No phrasal verbs directly formed with "flood-lighting"; it is a noun compound.)