lighthouse

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A lighthouse
Aerial footage of a lighthouse.

Etymology

From light +‎ house.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈlaɪthaʊs/
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Noun

lighthouse (plural lighthouses)

  1. A tower or other structure exhibiting a light or lights to warn or guide sailors.
    Alternative form: light house
    Synonyms: obeliscolychny (rare), phare
    Hypernyms: house, building; light (synecdochally hypernymous); aid
    Coordinate terms: light buoy, lightboat, lightship, lightvessel

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