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lighthouse

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈlaɪthaʊs/

lighthouse means: A tower near the sea with a powerful light that helps ships find their way safely.

noun

COASTAL LIGHT TOWERB1

A tower near the sea with a powerful light that helps ships find their way safely.

  • The lighthouse stands above the harbor.
  • The lighthouse helped the ship avoid the rocks.
  • We visited two lighthouses during our coastal trip.

Common phrases: lighthouse keeper, old lighthouse, lighthouse beam

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What does lighthouse mean?

A tower near the sea with a powerful light that helps ships find their way safely.

What is lighthouse in other languages?

Türkçe: deniz feneri · Español: faro · Français: phare · Deutsch: Leuchtturm · Italiano: faro · 日本語: 灯台

How do you pronounce lighthouse?

It is pronounced /ˈlaɪthaʊs/.

How do you use lighthouse in a sentence?

The lighthouse stands above the harbor. The lighthouse helped the ship avoid the rocks.

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