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flood lighting

[fluhd-lahyt]

flood·light

[fluhd-lahyt] noun, verb, -light·ed or -lit, -light·ing.
noun
1.
an artificial light so directed or diffused as to give a comparatively uniform illumination over a rather large given area.
2.
a lamp or projector that produces such a light.
verb (used with object)
3.
to light up or illuminate with a floodlight.

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Flood lighting is always a great word to know.
So is lollapalooza. Does it mean:
an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.

Origin:
1920–25; flood + light1
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