lighthouse

noun

light·​house ˈlīt-ˌhau̇s 

1

: a structure (such as a tower) with a powerful light that gives a continuous or intermittent signal to navigators

2

: beacon sense 2

Illustration of lighthouse

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Examples of lighthouse in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

And others are opting for a simple, low-tech approach: Handwritten postcards, including iconic Michigan imagery, like a lighthouse, with the date to vote and personalized messages. —Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 2 Nov. 2024

Mbaye, who now lives in Texas, told me about Diop’s passion for seeing the city from a lighthouse, and catching it unawares at dawn. —Julian Lucas, The New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2024

Built in 1925, the three-story lighthouse has three bedrooms, three bathrooms and is almost 3,000 square feet. —Nicolas Vega,celia Fernandez,jennifer Liu, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2024

Would Tabitha, for instance, be able to cross back to the lighthouse this way? —Erik Kain, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1606, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

lighthouse

noun

light·​house -ˌhau̇s 

: a tower with a powerful light at the top that is built on or near the shore to guide sailors at night