lighthouse
noun
a tower or other structure displaying or flashing a very bright light for the guidance of ships in avoiding dangerous areas, in following certain routes, etc.
lighthouses
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pluralof lighthouse.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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"After many years, I found myself navigating manually again, searching for lighthouses to make sure we stayed on course," Islam said.
From Barron's ● Aug. 4, 2026
The retired river-fleet captain joined the class about a year ago and says he likes making miniature lighthouses because they remind him of his former life on the river.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 29, 2025
All lighthouses, he said, have a great story.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 26, 2025
By the late 1890s, they were making "lamps for lighthouses" and specialised in aluminium.
From BBC ● Nov. 30, 2024
“Seems to me we have lighthouses right here in the U.S.A.”
From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney
