The term 'blinking light' can be summarized as a strobe, which is a device that emits a series of flashes of light. A strobe is typically used in photography and cinematography to capture motion, or for signaling purposes in emergency vehicles. It is also used in some types of entertainment, such as dance clubs and concerts. The term 'strobe' is derived from the Greek word 'strobos, ' meaning 'WHIRLING.'