Illustration of lighthouse
- lighthouse 1
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
Examples of lighthouse in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Branden was my lighthouse, guiding me to shore, discerning, relentless, tireless in his pursuit of truth.
—
Sarah Paulson, HollywoodReporter, 3 June 2025
Also on this stretch of undeveloped shoreline is the country’s oldest working lighthouse, the Sandy Hook Lighthouse, built in 1764.
—Rachel Chang, AFAR Media, 2 June 2025
If so, let this epiphany be your lighthouse as things start to shift and change through the month.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 June 2025
The Norwalk Seaport Association and the Greens Ledge Light Preservation Society announced a trio of five-hour cruises to visit two of Connecticut’s most iconic lighthouses: Greens Ledge and Sheffield Island, according to the groups.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 1 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for lighthouse
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Sarah Paulson, HollywoodReporter, 3 June 2025
Also on this stretch of undeveloped shoreline is the country’s oldest working lighthouse, the Sandy Hook Lighthouse, built in 1764.
—Rachel Chang, AFAR Media, 2 June 2025
If so, let this epiphany be your lighthouse as things start to shift and change through the month.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 June 2025
The Norwalk Seaport Association and the Greens Ledge Light Preservation Society announced a trio of five-hour cruises to visit two of Connecticut’s most iconic lighthouses: Greens Ledge and Sheffield Island, according to the groups.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 1 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for lighthouse
Cite this Entry
“Lighthouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lighthouse. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationKids 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
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share