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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
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Two keepers operated the lighthouse until it was automated in 1931.
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Mark Gauert, Sun Sentinel, 20 Jan. 2025
Climate change threatens Africa's Swahili Coast and 66 historic lighthouses on the coast of Maine.
—Neda Ulaby, NPR, 15 Jan. 2025
An aerial drone video reel shows the enchanting beauty of America’s coastal beacons, showcasing iconic lighthouses from coast to coast.
—Sacramento Bee, 14 Jan. 2025
During a boat ride organized by Imago Artis Travel, my husband and I admired Capri’s lighthouse, Villa Malaparte, and passed by the Blue Grotto before diving into the sea by a less-crowded grotto.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2025
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Mark Gauert, Sun Sentinel, 20 Jan. 2025
Climate change threatens Africa's Swahili Coast and 66 historic lighthouses on the coast of Maine.
—Neda Ulaby, NPR, 15 Jan. 2025
An aerial drone video reel shows the enchanting beauty of America’s coastal beacons, showcasing iconic lighthouses from coast to coast.
—Sacramento Bee, 14 Jan. 2025
During a boat ride organized by Imago Artis Travel, my husband and I admired Capri’s lighthouse, Villa Malaparte, and passed by the Blue Grotto before diving into the sea by a less-crowded grotto.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Lighthouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lighthouse. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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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
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