lights

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plural of light entry 1

present tense third-person singular of light entry 3, light entry 6

lights

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plural noun

ˈlīts 

: the lungs especially of a slaughtered animal

Examples of lights in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Plural noun

The outdoor performance was bathed in purple-blue lights for the all-star gathering who performed the song in full. —Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 6 Feb. 2023

Purple neon lights lit the street as the six hip-hop stars performed the song, which was nominated for song of the year, best rap song and best rap performance. —Rachel Desantis, Peoplemag, 6 Feb. 2023

Word History

Etymology

Plural noun

Middle English lightes, from light light in weight

First Known Use

Plural Noun

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing lights

• according to one's lights
• hazard lights
• leaded lights
• lights-out
• northern lights
• one's face lights up
• punch someone's lights out
• southern lights
• track lights