Simple Definition of searchlight

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searchlight

noun

plural searchlights
: a very bright light that can be aimed in different directions and that is used to find people or things in the dark

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“Searchlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/searchlight. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.

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