streetlight
Streetlight (noun) means a tall outdoor lamp that lights up a public street or area at night. Example: “The streetlight flickered on as it grew dark.”
How to use streetlight
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe lamp posts that light up streets and sidewalks after dark.
Word forms
streetlights plural
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The _____ flickered on as it grew dark.
Etymology
From street + light.
Synonyms
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What does “streetlight” mean?
The word “streetlight” means a tall outdoor lamp that lights up a public street or area at night. In plain terms, the lamp posts that light up streets and sidewalks after dark.
How do you pronounce “streetlight”?
“Streetlight” is pronounced STREET-lyt (/ˈstɹit.laɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “streetlight” in a sentence?
Here is “streetlight” used in a sentence: “The streetlight flickered on as it grew dark.”
What part of speech is “streetlight”?
“Streetlight” is a noun.