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lights

American  
[lahyts] / laɪts /

plural noun

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

lights 1 British  
/ laɪts /

plural noun

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

    he did it according to his lights
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lights 2 British  
/ laɪts /

plural noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of lights

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

Example Sentences

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To his alarm, police lights soon flashed through his bedroom window.

From Los Angeles Times

This was meant to be another of those famous nights under the Cardiff City Stadium lights, with a place at the World Cup on the line.

From BBC

Propped up by a wooden frame, edged with show lights, it read “Sandy June’s Legendary Frybread Drive-In” in loopy neon.

From Literature

The lights are on when I enter the office at the marina, so I know Nate’s around.

From Literature

As he spoke, the distant colored lights began glowing in turn.

From Literature

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