streetlight

American  

[street-lahyt] / ˈstritˌlaɪt /

noun

1. a light, usually supported by a lamppost, for illuminating a street or road.

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streetlight British  

/ ˈstriːtˌlaɪt /

noun

1. a light, esp one carried on a lamppost, that illuminates a road, etc

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Etymology

Origin of streetlight

First recorded in 1615–25; street + light ¹

Example Sentences

The average time to fix a streetlight is 12 months, he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026

Mr. Scorsese makes his nocturnal vision pop with every glowing streetlight and every thick raindrop.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

Electronic-service requests for streetlight repairs in Los Angeles have spiked over the last several years, according to data from the Bureau of Street Lighting.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 21, 2026

As a city agency struggles to address streetlight repairs across Los Angeles, neighbors in Pico-Union have been left in the dark for months.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 30, 2025

Dimly lit by a distant streetlight, two flashlights, and a jack-o’-lantern, it was almost too fascinating to bear.

From "The Egypt Game" by Zilpha Keatley Snyder