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

Last month, Soto-Martínez announced he put $1 million into a streetlight repair team in his district, which stretches from Echo Park to Hollywood and north to Atwater Village.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026

Council members also are looking to increase the amount the city charges property owners for streetlight maintenance.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

Electronic-service requests for streetlight repairs in Los Angeles have spiked over the last several years, according to data from the Bureau of Street Lighting.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 21, 2026

It was late—well after midnight—and the stars sparkled faintly above the streetlight.

From "Forged by Fire" by Sharon M. Draper