# strobe

/ˈstɹoʊb/ (US) · /stɹˈəʊb/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/strobe
Updated: 2026-05-26

## Definition

a light that flashes very quickly and brightly. It is often used to make people feel dizzy or to signal an emergency.

For teachers: 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.

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