Lighthouse Meaning
/ˈlaɪthaʊs/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA tower or other structure exhibiting a light or lights to warn or guide sailors.
Sentence Examples
In the distance, there stood a dimly white lighthouse.
We saw the gleam of a distant lighthouse.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The tall brick tower with a bright beam warned sailors of the rocky coast at the ____.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The tall ____ on the cliff warned the passing ships about the dangerous and rocky coastline in the area.
Word Origin & History
From light + house.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Visitors to Maine, arriving with visions of lighthouses and lobsters, often bypass Portland on their way northeast to Acadia National Park or the many picturesque fishing villages of the state’s mid-coast. […] Don’t miss Portland Head Light, an iconic landmark and Maine’s oldest lighthouse, which sits on a rocky point some 5 miles south of Portland. The lighthouse dates to 1791 and was commissioned by George Washington."
— 2024 June 24, Brandon Griggs, “This coastal culinary hub offers a ‘big-city feel in a small-city package’”, in CNN, archived from the original on 31 Aug 2024:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The tall brick tower with a bright beam warned sailors of the rocky coast at the ____.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The tall ____ on the cliff warned the passing ships about the dangerous and rocky coastline in the area.