Meaning & use
beam of light
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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