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

Officials recommend at least two hours for visits to the lighthouse. —Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 27 July 2025

Those interested in visiting the lighthouse can sign up for a tour (held only twice monthly), or stop by on a Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to walk the grounds. —Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 July 2025

Also in Turnberry are the ruins of the Turnberry Castle, adjacent to the lighthouse and golf course. —Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 27 July 2025

Cap Spartel Soak up views of this picture-perfect seaside promenade whose historical lighthouse has ignited dreamscape visions of anyone wandering through this area. —Tiffany Leigh, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025

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