Illustration of lighthouse
- lighthouse 1
lighthouse
noun
light·house
ˈlīt-ˌhau̇s 
1
: a structure (such as a tower) with a powerful light that gives a continuous or intermittent signal to navigators
2
Examples of lighthouse in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The lighthouse at Capelinhos still stands but has turned gray from the volcanic ash, losing its original white color.
—
Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
Set designs have ranged from a lighthouse to a wall of televisions to a convincing dead deer on a living room floor.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 4 May 2025
The last full day is spent in Kristiansand, known as the city of lighthouses, before finally saying goodbye to the ship in Oslo, the nation’s capital.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 15 Apr. 2025
Corridors are lined with lighthouse images leading to the cabins, ranging from a luxury suite with access to the deck, a duplex cabin with comfortable living space, or the gorgeous Skerryvore Suite with extensive outdoor space to relax and entertain.
5.
—Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for lighthouse
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
Set designs have ranged from a lighthouse to a wall of televisions to a convincing dead deer on a living room floor.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 4 May 2025
The last full day is spent in Kristiansand, known as the city of lighthouses, before finally saying goodbye to the ship in Oslo, the nation’s capital.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 15 Apr. 2025
Corridors are lined with lighthouse images leading to the cabins, ranging from a luxury suite with access to the deck, a duplex cabin with comfortable living space, or the gorgeous Skerryvore Suite with extensive outdoor space to relax and entertain.
5.
—Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for lighthouse
Cite this Entry
“Lighthouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lighthouse. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationKids Definition
lighthouse
noun
light·house
-ˌhau̇s
: a tower with a powerful light at the top that is built on or near the shore to guide sailors at night
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share