lights

American  

[lahyts] / laɪts /

plural noun

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

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lights ¹ British  

/ laɪts /

plural noun

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

   he did it according to his lights

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lights ² British  

/ laɪts /

plural noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of lights

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

Example Sentences

The resulting shortages have threatened to plunge Cuba into complete darkness, with power plants struggling to keep the lights on.

From Barron's

On the opposite side of the highway, at least a half dozen police cars with flashing lights clustered on the shoulder.

From Literature

There were no other lights, which meant the electricity must be gone.

From Literature

The completely alfresco restaurant is adorned with picnic tables spread across two levels and dreamy string lights.

From Los Angeles Times

As the lights lowered, she thanked the crowd, the white flower tucked in her hair catching the light as she recited her first poem, “White Sage.”

From Los Angeles Times

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