northern lights

plural noun

Examples of northern lights in a Sentence

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From northern lights sailings to midnight sun itineraries, voyages above the Arctic Circle have grown in popularity. David Nikel, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026 From October to March, the northern lights often appear. The Week Uk, TheWeek, 22 Jan. 2026 The inversion even caused Treasure Valley residents to miss out on the beauty of Monday night’s northern lights. Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 21 Jan. 2026 The northern lights were on display in the Pittsburgh area on Tuesday night. Michael Guise, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for northern lights

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of northern lights was in the 14th century

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“Northern lights.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/northern%20lights. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.

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plural noun
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