lights

[ lahyts ]

plural noun

1. the lungs, especially of sheep, pigs, etc.

lights

¹

/ laɪts /

plural noun

1. a person's ideas, knowledge, or understanding

   he did it according to his lights

lights

²

/ laɪts /

plural noun

1. the lungs, esp of sheep, bullocks, and pigs, used for feeding pets and occasionally in human food

Word History and Origins

Origin of lights¹

First recorded in 1150–1200; Middle English lihte, lightes, noun use of liht light ²; lung

Word History and Origins

Origin of lights¹

C13: plural noun use of light ², referring to the light weight of the lungs

Example Sentences

“When he gets that picture texted to him or he’s on Facetime,” said offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur, a father of two, “it just instantly lights him up.”

From Los Angeles Times

At 10am, red lights flashed up on a map of Britain as prepayment meters ran out of money, and the firm extended “friendly credit” to avoid a middle-of-the-night cut off.

From BBC

Mahama's parents were able to invest in a diesel generator for their six-bedroom house, meaning theirs was the only house in the town with lights.

From BBC

During the trial, a liability expert retained by Luna’s attorney, Arash Zabetian, said he had reviewed thousands of city documents and found no standards for inspecting the lights on a regular basis.

From Los Angeles Times

The friends were ambushed in an attack that lasted just 33 seconds, while Snook sat waiting in his parked car with the lights off.

From BBC

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