strobe
Translation
strobe, strobe light
Examples
The strobe lights flashed at the party.
The strobe lights flashed at the party.
Grammar Patterns
a flashing light used for special effects The strobe lights flashed at the party.
Similar Words
Synonyms: flash, flashing light
Etymology
Short for 'stroboscope', from Greek 'strobos' (a whirling) + 'skopein' (to look at).
Memory Tips
Think of a 'robot' dancing under flashing lights at a club. The '-robe' in 'strobe' sounds similar.