ne|on

ne|on «NEE on», noun, adjective.

–n.

1. a rare chemical element that is a colorless, odorless, inert gas, forming a very small part of the air. Tubes containing neon are used in electric signs or lamps, giving off a fiery red glow.

2. = neon lamp. (Cf. ↑neon lamp)

3. a sign for advertising made up of neon lamps.

4. the light or glow of a neon lamp.

–adj.

1. composed of neon lamps: »

a neon sign.

2. like a neon lamp or light: »

... beneath the flickering neon sky (Manchester Guardian Weekly).

╂[< New Latin neon < Greek neón, neuter, new]