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noun

streetlight

STREET-lyt

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.”

noun
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A tall outdoor lamp that lights up a public street or area at night.
"The streetlight flickered on as it grew dark."

How to use streetlight

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe lamp posts that light up streets and sidewalks after dark.

Common pairings
under the streetlight streetlight flickered

Word forms

streetlights plural

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Etymology

From street + light.

street lamp

Frequently asked questions

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.

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