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Synonyms

lights

American  
[lahyts] / laɪts /

plural noun

  1. the lungs, especially of sheep, pigs, etc.

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; lung

Example Sentences

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According to Simpson and Atteu, Hernandez had a baby in the car during the heated exchange and ran stop signs and ignored traffic lights as he sped away.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The much anticipated pitching duel between Gary Morse of Orange Lutheran and Julian Garcia of St. John Bosco on Wednesday under the lights at Hart Park exceeded expectations.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

The car has a steering aid and indicators on the floor, as well as buttons for lights, wipers, gears and the handbrake.

From BBC • 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 only thing Jonah could really see was parking-lot lights.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix

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