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

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

This is a vital point for people trying to get their poinsettias to rebloom, Kobayashi said, because even a dim streetlight can disrupt the color process.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 20, 2025

“I believe the driving force is the delays and lack of maintenance of the city that has caused an increase in such incidents,” said Arash Zabetian, a lawyer for the man hit by the streetlight.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 20, 2025

Bass’ spending plan proposed about 1,600 city employee layoffs over the coming year, with deep reductions in agencies that handle trash pickup, streetlight repair and city planning.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2025

However, a streetlight shone outside the window and made a pale greenish reflection inside.

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers