lights

[ lahyts ]

plural noun

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

lights

¹

/ laɪts /

plural noun

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

   he did it according to his lights

lights

²

/ laɪts /

plural noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of lights¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of lights¹

C13: plural noun use of light ², referring to the light weight of the lungs

Example Sentences

In that photo, Merabet has a big smile that spreads across his whole face and lights up his eyes.

From The Daily Beast

Instead of lights and gifts, this one is filled with broken promises and guilt.

From The Daily Beast

The Friday Night Lights television show featured characters talking of “Texas forever.”

From The Daily Beast

Many told me they exchanged Christmas gifts, while others shared that they put up Christmas lights on the outside of their house.

From The Daily Beast

How could the holidays be merry and bright without Holiday Lights?

From The Daily Beast

She skilfully manages the side-lights, and by this means produces strong effects.

From Project Gutenberg

The bride elect rushes up to him, and so they both step down to the foot-lights.

From Project Gutenberg

Two many-branched candelabra, holding wax lights, brilliantly illuminate the game.

From Project Gutenberg

Lamb fills his case, and lights this the ne plus ultra of a soothing weed.

From Project Gutenberg

And as bronze reflects the light, her mentality seemed to reflect all the cold lights in her nature.

From Project Gutenberg

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