lights
Americanplural noun
plural noun
plural noun
Etymology
Origin of lights
First recorded in 1150–1200; Middle English lihte, lightes, noun use of liht light 2; cf. lung
Example Sentences
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In the power station's control room, the link to the Palace had been discreetly labelled as "Carnaby Street", in case any intruders had ever been tempted to switch off the Palace lights.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
The city council is considering a series of measures designed to regulate the three-wheeled vehicles, often adorned in neon lights and blasting music as they shuttle visitors around Manhattan.
From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026
This serene island in Hawaii reportedly has no traffic lights.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 5, 2026
He turned his body slightly as Williams approached and gave the giant lineman a pat in his chest as the stadium lights went on and off.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026
We settled into the very first row as the lights went out.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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