Synonyms of lighthouses

lighthouses

noun

plural of lighthouse

as in lanterns

a tower that is built on or near the shore and that has a powerful illuminated signal to guide ships away from danger

The sailor spotted the lighthouse in the distance.

Related Words

• lanterns
• candles
• flashlights
• headlights
• chandeliers
• lamps
• lightings
• streetlights
• spotlights
• gaslights
• lights
• sconces
• floodlights
• beacons
• electrics
• light bulbs
• fluorescent lamps
• arc lamps
• candelabras
• incandescent lamps
• candelabra
• klieg lights
• flashbulbs
• flashes
• flares
• sun lamps
• flashcubes
• dark lanterns
• girandoles
• gasoliers
• illuminants

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of lighthouses

There are private yards and so, so many views to be had—of the sunrise over the harbor, lighthouses, the beach, and the city’s skyline. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026

Owls Head State Park Just a 15-minute drive south of downtown, Owls Head State Park pairs one of Maine’s most picturesque lighthouses with scenic coastal trails, picnic areas, and sweeping views over Penobscot Bay. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2026

The Coast Guard took over operations of the nation’s lighthouses in 1939, and by the early 1990s, most were automated. — Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026

Paintings from American art titans are displayed alongside a Fresnel lens designed for one of two lighthouses on nearby Thatcher Island as an example. — Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026

Come discover it for yourself, and also explore the area nearby, filled with wineries, lighthouses, and dining and drinking options. — Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 24 June 2026

From the lawn of this Maine estate, five different lighthouses are visible. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 20 June 2026