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

Strings of twinkling Christmas lights hung from the ceiling between the stars he’d helped to cut out from silver paper.

From Salon

The result under the lights and the fireworks of Qatar meant that this year’s world championship is heading for a three-man showdown at the final race of the season on Dec. 7 in Abu Dhabi.

From The Wall Street Journal

Previous pink-ball Tests suggest batting will be tricky under lights but there have also been long periods the ball does little in the daylight.

From BBC

Locklear asked that the lights at DeMille field be doused so he could see when he should pull out of his dive.

From Los Angeles Times

All of the England squad except for Wood took part in England's first training session under lights at the Gabba on Monday.

From BBC

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