lighthouse
nounattested in dialogue
- //ˈlaɪthaʊs//
A tower or other structure exhibiting a light or lights to warn or guide sailors.
noun
- 1
A tower or other structure exhibiting a light or lights to warn or guide sailors.
In the history of lighthouses, English civil engineer John Smeaton made a significant contribution to the design of them.
Etymology
From light + house.
Forms
- plural
- lighthouses
Light · A surname.lighten · To make brighter or clearer; to illuminate.lighter · A person who lights things.
lighthouse · A tower or other structure exhibiting a light or lights to warn or guide sailors.
lighting · The equipment used to provide illumination; the illumination…lightly · In a light manner.lightning · A flash of light produced by short-duration, high-voltage…