Definition of FLOODLIGHT

floodlight

Plural: floodlights

Noun

  • light that is a source of artificial illumination having a broad beam; used in photography
  • A projector of a bright beam of light for use in theatres and studios; a flood
  • Powerful artificial illumination with a broad beam, especially in a series of units on pylons used to illuminate a sports ground.

Verb

  • illuminate with floodlights
  • To enlighten or illuminate with floodlight(s).

Origin / Etymology

From flood + light.

Synonyms

flood, flood lamp, photoflood

Scrabble Score: 18

floodlight: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
floodlight: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
floodlight: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 20

floodlight: valid Words With Friends Word