1. a bright light that flashes on and off rapidly
2. a device that produces brief, intense flashes of light for photography
Usage: photography

1. to flash on and off rapidly

Examples

• The strobe light at the dance club made everything look choppy.
• Emergency vehicles use red and blue strobes to get attention.
• The photographer used a strobe to illuminate the subject.
• The warning light began to strobe when the alarm sounded.
• Strobe lights can trigger seizures in some people.
• The camera’s built-in strobe wasn’t powerful enough for the shot.