lighthouse

[ lahyt-hous ]

noun

, plural light·hous·es [lahyt, -hou-ziz].

1. a tower or other structure displaying or flashing a very bright light for the guidance of ships in avoiding dangerous areas, in following certain routes, etc.
2. either of two cylindrical metal towers placed forward on the forecastle of the main deck of a sailing ship, to house the port and starboard running lights.

lighthouse

/ ˈlaɪtˌhaʊs /

noun

1. a fixed structure in the form of a tower equipped with a light visible to mariners for warning them of obstructions, for marking harbour entrances, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of lighthouse¹

First recorded in 1655–65; light ¹ + house

Example Sentences

Elle Edwards was sitting on a raised flower bed outside the Lighthouse pub in Wallasey Village, Wirral, on 24 December 2022, when she was struck by two stray sub-machine gun bullets.

From BBC

In between, McKagan moved to several apartments, including one in Miracle Mile near the El Rey Theater, where he’s performing Wednesday on his Lighthouse tour.

From Los Angeles Times

McKagan beams as he recaps his recent European tour, his first in support of his second solo album, “Lighthouse.”

From Los Angeles Times

Released in October 2023, “Lighthouse” was produced by Martin Feveyear, who worked on two Loaded albums with McKagan.

From Los Angeles Times

The men who wrote the note in 1892 had been at the lighthouse to install a different type of lantern and glazing at the top of the tower.

From BBC

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