Definition of streetlight
: a light usually mounted on a pole and constituting one of a series spaced at intervals along a public street or highway —called also streetlamp
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Hopefully, a satisfactory outcome will soon pave the way for Coral Gables and HPACG to begin restoring the remaining 45 of the 500 original streetlights.
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The wiring has been taken from streetlights on ramps to and from the Beltway at Eastern Avenue.
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The secluded community features meandering neighborhood streets, charming streetlights, recreational park and peaceful sunset views are discovered while exploring this community.
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Even grim old Tiananmen Square, 5 miles due south, now boasts energy-efficient streetlights.
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1819
First Known Use of streetlight
1819
STREETLIGHT Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of streetlight for English Language Learners
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: a light on a tall pole next to a public road
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