shadows
n. countable A2 Elementary US //ˈʃæˌdoʊz// UK //ʃˈædəʊz// shad·ows
n. dark shapes that appear on a surface when something blocks the light. You often see them on the ground on a sunny day.
n. dark areas or shapes produced by an object coming between rays of light and a surface. Often used figuratively to refer to a position of relative obscurity or a state of gloom.
The trees cast long shadows across the grass.
As the sun began to set, the shadows of the skyscrapers stretched over the city park.
The photographer used the interplay of light and shadows to create a dramatic, high-contrast portrait that emphasized the subject's sharp features.
Usage
Commonly used in the plural when referring to the general darkness of an area or multiple shapes.