Meaning & use

beam of light

noun·Everyday

A narrow, focused stream of light traveling in a particular direction from its source.

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A single beam of light from the lighthouse swept across the dark water.

Dust particles danced visibly in the beam of light coming through the window.

A note on using this word

Beam of light is typically used for concentrated light, such as flashlights or lasers, unlike diffuse general 'light.'

Words with a similar meaning

ray of lightshaft of light

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