1. a tube-shaped optical instrument containing mirrors and colored glass or paper pieces that create changing symmetrical patterns when rotated
2. a constantly changing pattern or sequence of elements
Usage: figurative

Examples

• The child peered through the kaleidoscope and gasped at the beautiful patterns.
• She turned the kaleidoscope slowly to watch the colors shift and change.
• The toy store sold several different kaleidoscopes with various designs.
• The city at night was a kaleidoscope of neon lights and moving traffic.
• His emotions were a kaleidoscope of joy, fear, and excitement.
• The garden presented a kaleidoscope of colors in full bloom.
• The dance performance was a kaleidoscope of movement and music.