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; cf. lung

Example Sentences

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani asked the city to dim the lights and keep the thermostat at 78 degrees.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026

TV cameras have captured trucks unloading drapes, lights, food and even a "40-inch mirror ball".

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

But the moment she’s asked about ballet, a smile spreads across her face, and she lights up talking about her journey.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026

Adjust your electronics and water heater: Turn off computers, TVs and lights when not in use to eliminate ambient heat.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 29, 2026

In a while it seems as if the lights will never get closer and the dogs break down into a fast trot that carries them all the way in.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen

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