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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
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Alcatraz has been a lighthouse, a military prison since 1859, a federal prison since 1934 which was closed in 1963.
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Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 July 2025
What is Sleeping Bear Dunes? Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore features sand dunes, inland Manitou Islands, forests, beaches, rivers and inland lakes, a historic lighthouse, trails, historic coastal villages and museums and more.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 16 July 2025
With its breezy lakefront boardwalk, historic lighthouse, and easy access to Michigan’s largest natural freshwater spring, the quiet harbor town of Manistique feels like the kind of place where time slows down—and that’s precisely the point.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2025
Dive into the Forgotten Coast’s history and beginnings by touring its museums and historic lighthouses.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 6 July 2025
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Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 July 2025
What is Sleeping Bear Dunes? Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore features sand dunes, inland Manitou Islands, forests, beaches, rivers and inland lakes, a historic lighthouse, trails, historic coastal villages and museums and more.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 16 July 2025
With its breezy lakefront boardwalk, historic lighthouse, and easy access to Michigan’s largest natural freshwater spring, the quiet harbor town of Manistique feels like the kind of place where time slows down—and that’s precisely the point.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2025
Dive into the Forgotten Coast’s history and beginnings by touring its museums and historic lighthouses.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 6 July 2025
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“Lighthouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lighthouse. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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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
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