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

: beacon sense 2

Illustration of lighthouse

• lighthouse 1

Examples of lighthouse in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Cape Cod is a renowned seaside destination in southeastern Massachusetts that has long drawn summer vacationers with its picturesque beaches, historic coastal towns and lighthouses. — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026

There are countless other chullpas (round, stone structures that look something between a massive pizza oven and a small lighthouse) that house ancient remains, just dotting the foothills of the mountains here. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026

Stops to make along the way include the Wright Brothers National Memorial, the Cape Hatteras and Bodie Island lighthouses, Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge, and the charming village of Ocracoke. — Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 30 Aug. 2026

Drive the Circle Tour to explore the entire peninsula, stopping at lighthouses, shops, galleries, and state parks. — Taryn Shorr-McKee, Midwest Living, 26 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1606, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for lighthouse

• alehouse
• almshouse
• backhouse
• baghouse
• bakehouse
• bathhouse
• bauhaus
• blockhouse
• boathouse
• brewhouse
• bunkhouse
• clubhouse

Kids 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