beam lights

plural noun

1. (in a theater or other auditorium) spotlights affixed to the ceiling of a stage setting, as distinguished from footlights, border lights, etc.

Word History and Origins

Origin of beam lights¹

1520–30, for an earlier sense

Example Sentences

As the driver came out of the bend he was met by an oncoming vehicle which had its full main beam lights on.

From BBC

Another tip is to use your low beam lights if you are driving through an area that has just been lit up and is producing a lot of smoke and fog.

From Washington Times

With the press of a chest button, its repulsor beam lights up, and it offers either a sound effect or line of dialogue, such as “Bruce, it’s time to calm down,” or “Avengers, assemble.”

From Washington Times

The 250 2x4 features "Cat Eye" headlights and bold grille bodywork, has a digital instrument pod that displays speedometer, odometer, trip meter, digital clock, coolant temperature, fuel gauge, and has indicator lights for neutral, reverse, and high beam lights.

From Time Magazine Archive

There were absolutely no bright beam lights burning, and there didn't seem to be any rubber hoses around anywhere.

From Project Gutenberg