# floodlight

/ˈfɫədˌɫaɪt/ (US) · /flˈʌdlaɪt/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/floodlight
Updated: 2026-10-16

## Definition

a very large, powerful lamp used to light up big outdoor areas like sports fields or parking lots.

For teachers: a powerful artificial light with a broad beam, typically used to illuminate large outdoor areas such as stadiums or building facades.

## Examples

- The stadium turned on the floodlights as the sun went down.
- The football match continued late into the evening thanks to the powerful floodlights surrounding the pitch.
- Security experts recommend installing motion-activated floodlights to deter intruders, as the sudden intense illumination often causes immediate retreat.

## Usage notes

- Often used in the plural when referring to the lighting system of a sports arena.

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