streetlight

American  

[street-lahyt] / ˈstritˌlaɪt /

noun

1. a light, lights, usually supported by a lamppost, for illuminating a street or road.

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streetlight British  

/ ˈstriːtˌlaɪt /

noun

1. a light, esp one carried on a lamppost, that illuminates a road, etc

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Etymology

Origin of streetlight

First recorded in 1615–25; street + light ¹

Example Sentences

Although she has yet to outline her campaign goals, Raman said that fiscal issues are stopping the city from being able to manage even basic repairs, such as fixing streetlights.

From Los Angeles Times

All he could see was pitch-black through sheets of rain, no car lights, no streetlights, no house lights.

From Literature

Mr. Scorsese makes his nocturnal vision pop with every glowing streetlight and every thick raindrop.

From The Wall Street Journal

It was only when the streetlights came on and he remembered what Aaron had told him about getting back that he decided to get up.

From Literature

Progress is being made at MacArthur Park through significant investment, with approximately $28 million spent across multiple funding sources, resulting in visible improvements including new solarized streetlights, playground repairs, and improved sanitation efforts.

From Los Angeles Times