strobe light

noun

: strobe

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This small-but-mighty alarm attaches easily to a keychain or can be kept in your pocket, and provides an opportunity to create a diversion by emitting a piercing siren and flashing strobe light. — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 23 Aug. 2026 There are fog machines, rainstorm fans, seat shaker amplifiers, flashing strobe lights and strong scents, according to Regal’s website. — Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026 The drones are designed to use a combination of sirens, strobe lights and pepper gel to overwhelm the assailant. — Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 29 July 2026 The goggles flicker at a rate about five times faster than the average strobe light. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 13 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for strobe light

Word History

First Known Use

1947, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of strobe light was in 1947

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“Strobe light.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strobe%20light. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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