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lighthouse
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. lighthouse
  2. 2. old-fashioned interior light fixture comprising a wooden pole with an oil-filled dish and a wick atop it
  3. 3. Lighthouse
This word refers to a tall tower built near a coast or harbor that emits a strong light to guide ships safely at night or in poor visibility. It is also used metaphorically to describe something or someone that serves as a guiding presence.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Turns out lighthouse tours require a reservation!

Sentence 2

I sat on the beach, sipping coffee and gazing at the lighthouse.

Sentence 3

"Can we get a table where we can see the lighthouse?" she asked the server.

Sentence 4

It was announced that the accident was not caused by a lighthouse malfunction.

Sentence 5

The lighthouse bathed in the sunset glow was like something out of a painting.