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 notesIn plain EnglishThe lamp posts that light up streets and sidewalks after dark.
Common pairings
under the streetlight
streetlight flickered
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Word forms
- Plural
- streetlights
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Etymology
Formed from street and light.
Synonyms
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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.
