floodlight

/ˈflʌdˌlaɪt/
verb
  1. To illuminate a large area with a very bright artificial light.
    • The crew will floodlight the monument for the celebration.
    • They floodlight the entire field during night games.
    • We need to floodlight the backyard so the party can continue after dark.
noun
  1. A very bright artificial light that is used to illuminate a large area, such as a sports field, stage, or building exterior.
    • The castle was lit up by powerful floodlights for the night tour.
    • Workers installed new floodlights in the parking lot for better security.
    • The stadium's floodlights came on just before the evening match.
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