Word Noun
strobe
n.
countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈstɹoʊb/ UK /stɹˈəʊb/ strobe UK spelling strobed, strobes
Definition
n.a light that flashes very quickly and brightly. It is often used to make people feel dizzy or to signal an emergency.
n.a device that emits a series of very bright, rapid flashes of light. Often used in emergency signaling or for creating visual effects in photography and music.
Examples
“The strobe light on the boat helps other ships see us.”
“The photographer used a strobe to freeze the motion of the water droplets in the air.”
“Emergency vehicles are equipped with a high-intensity strobe to ensure maximum visibility in low-light conditions, even when the driver is several hundred meters away.”
Etymology
Shortening of stroboscope.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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