houselights

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Noun houselights has 1 sense

houselights - lights that illuminate the audience part of a theater or other auditorium
--₁ is a kind of light, light source
--₁ is a member of theater light

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Houselights

Noun

Sense 1: The main electric lights in a theater or other large public building, typically illuminated before and after a performance or event.

Sample Sentence: The houselights dimmed as the orchestra began to play.

Verb

Sense 1: To illuminate or turn on the main electric lights in a theater or other large public building.

Sample Sentence: The stage manager houselights the theater five minutes before each performance.