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lighthouse Meaning & Definition

/ˈlaɪthaʊs/

What Does Lighthouse Mean?

Lighthouse is used as a noun meaning A tower or other structure exhibiting a light or lights to warn or guide sailors.

Lighthouse: Key Facts

Part of speechnoun
Pronunciation//ˈlaɪthaʊs//
Syllables1
Synonymsbeacon, beacon light and pharos
Plurallighthouses

Lighthouse Definition (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.

Synonyms of Lighthouse

beaconbeacon lightpharos
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Antonyms of Lighthouse

No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.

Lighthouse in a Sentence

In the history of lighthouses, English civil engineer John Smeaton made a significant contribution to the design of them.

Word Forms & Grammar

lighthouse (plural lighthouses)

Words That Rhyme With Lighthouse

Origin of Lighthouse

From light +‎ house.

How to Pronounce Lighthouse

Lighthouse is pronounced //ˈlaɪthaʊs// and has 1 syllable.

Questions People Ask About Lighthouse

What part of speech is lighthouse?

Lighthouse is a noun.

What is another word for lighthouse?

Words with a similar meaning to lighthouse include beacon, beacon light and pharos. See the full list of lighthouse synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of lighthouse?

The plural of lighthouse is lighthouses.

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