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Lighthouse
/ˈlaɪthaʊs/
Today’s word is River.
What it means
- noun
A tower or other structure exhibiting a light or lights to warn or guide sailors.
Where it comes from
Lighthouse is a plain English compound, light plus house, in writing by the 1600s. It names a tower whose light warns ships. The thing is older than the compound. Earlier English spoke of a beacon or a fire tower.
In a sentence
- The lighthouse suffered minimal damage.by CM, Tatoeba
- My uncle works in a lighthouse.by AlanF_US, Tatoeba
- Dormitory-style accommodation is available in the lighthouse.by CM, Tatoeba
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