Definition of LIGHTHOUSE

Examples of lighthouse in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The lighthouse was built in the early 1890s and the cottage was recently converted to an upscale B&B—book the Lightkeeper’s Room for the best view of the lighthouse itself. — Mark Ellwood, Condé Nast Traveler, "14 Best Road Trips in America," 22 June 2020 Cruise to Halifax, Nova Scotia to explore its many lighthouses and enjoy its fresh seafood cuisine. — Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, "12 Amazing Cruises You Can Book Now for 2021," 31 May 2020 Each chapter begins with the coordinates and physical description of a particular lighthouse. — Lidija Haas, Harper's Magazine, "New Books," 27 Apr. 2020 In spring of 1946, five men stationed at the Scotch Cap lighthouse had reasons to be happy. — Anchorage Daily News, "The demise of Scotch Cap lighthouse," 21 Dec. 2019 Located between the beach and lighthouse, North Beach Bar and Grill is a casual, dog-friendly restaurant with a tasty menu and outdoor patio. — Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, "25 Best Beaches in the U.S.," 20 May 2020 Danse and Waterson are envisioning a way forward for the nonprofit — private meals spaced out around the lighthouse, more day tours and fewer overnight guests. — Sarah Feldberg, SFChronicle.com, "‘Nowhere I’d rather be’: Innkeeper couple wait out pandemic on East Brother island," 11 May 2020 The study, which appeared in the April edition of Astronomy & Astrophysics, treats each cluster a bit like a lighthouse—gauging their distances by how bright or dim each one appears. — Lee Billings, Scientific American, "Do We Live in a Lopsided Universe?," 15 Apr. 2020 Jamie explains how to see each of the Oregon coast’s 11 lighthouses — all in one trip. — oregonlive, "Our guide to last-minute spring break road trips: Peak Northwest podcast," 12 Mar. 2020

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