strobe light /ˈstrəʊb ˌlaɪt $ ˈstroʊb-/ (
also strobe)
noun [countable][
Date: 1900-2000;
Origin: stroboscope 'instrument producing quickly flashing light' (19-21 centuries), from Greek strobos 'going around quickly' + English -scope (as in telescope)]
a light that flashes on and off very quickly, often used in places where you can dance
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