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; lung
Example Sentences
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The best part: using these lights means you’ll be in bed by 6 p.m, ready for an evening of total darkness and forced rest.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
LNG cargoes have helped keep the lights on in Europe since Russia turned off the taps in 2022.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
The lights are dim, and calming classical music plays from built-in speakers.
From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026
He went on to say the lights could become "a source of annoyance to people" and "harmful to wildlife", and added that he felt they could "undermine enjoyment of the countryside or the night sky".
From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026
And there under the harsh ceiling lights we saw a dismal sight.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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