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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People posted on social media, reporting "crazy queues" for the shuttle bus and blue flashing lights on the main road outside the stadium.
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
Some of the vehicles abandoned by foreign forces went on display this week, including a Humvee covered in dusty footprints and wrapped in fairy lights.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
“They only want the lights to be turned on again,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
“It’s whatever lights the person up,” said Mecham.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 11, 2026
In their first séances, raps sounded, the tables lifted, and lights floated.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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