floodlight
Elementary (A2)
IPA: //ˈflʌd.laɪt//
KK: /ˈflʌdˌlaɪt/
noun
Definition
A device that produces a strong and wide beam of light, often used for outdoor lighting or to illuminate large areas.
Example
The stadium was lit up by powerful floodlights during the night game.
Conversation
Did you see the new floodlight they installed at the park?
Yeah, it's so bright!
I know, it makes the place feel so much safer at night.
Definitely! I love how it lights up the whole area.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
spotlight
lamp
beacon
Antonyms
darkness
shadow
gloom
transitive verb
Definition
To light up an area using a strong, broad beam of light, typically from a floodlight.
Example
The stadium was floodlighted for the evening game.
Tense Forms
Past: floodlighted
Past Participle: floodlighted
Conversation
Did you see how they floodlight the stadium for the game last night?
Yeah, it looked amazing!
I love how it made the whole atmosphere feel so vibrant.
Root Explanation
Floodlight → It is formed from "flood" (from Old English *flōd*, meaning a flowing or stream of water) and "light" (from Old English *leoht*, meaning illumination or brightness). The word "floodlight" refers to a powerful light that illuminates a large area, similar to how a flood covers a wide space.
Memory Tip
Imagine a powerful light that spreads out like a "flowing" stream of water — that's why a floodlight illuminates a large area.
Visually Confused Words
footlight
footlights