streetlight

noun

Definition of streetlightnext
as in lighting

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Recent Examples of streetlight There are three city tax increases on the June 2 ballot, not counting the streetlight assessment ballot mailed out to property owners. — Susan Shelley, Daily News, 13 May 2026 Finding a way to block out the moon and getting away from the city and streetlights will provide the best chance to see the shower. — Avni Trivedi, CNN Money, 5 May 2026 Too often, the city still operates one complaint at a time — one pothole, one streetlight, one service request, one permit moving slowly from desk to desk. — Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026 In addition, many streetlight systems across the city of San Diego are built on series circuits that make all the lights go dark if just one in the series has a problem. — Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for streetlight
Recent Examples of Synonyms for streetlight
  1. lighting
  2. lantern
  3. headlight
  4. flashlight
  5. floodlight
  6. chandelier
  7. candle
  8. gaslight
Noun
  • The cosmetic choices — from tile and lighting to custom doors and hardware — echo the period without slipping into nostalgia.
    — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • At night, the lighting turns the wings into a moving field of color while bursts of fire give the dragon the kind of oversized entrance Burning Man was made for.
    — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of lighting
Noun
  • Three Fall Must-Dos Walk through hundreds of elaborate lanterns and take in live acrobatic shows at the Autumn Glow Festival at South River Vineyard.
    — Taryn Shorr-Mckee, Midwest Living, 26 Aug. 2026
  • When John finally reunites with Hal (who charges the ring against the lantern while quickly muttering his oath), the frustrated protégé immediately confronts his teacher with all the suspicions he was meant to keep secret.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of lantern
Noun
  • Design-wise, the EX2S features a compact streetfighter stance with an aggressive headlight housing, a muscular central body, and exposed structural elements.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 12 Aug. 2026
  • So, Kruppa mentioned three different reasons that Matrix LED adaptive headlight technology is really important, and the three were safety, light pollution, and blinding people.
    — Joel Feder, The Drive, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of headlight
Noun
  • Bring boots and a flashlight and prepare to taste some good beer.
    — Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 25 Aug. 2026
  • After driving a short distance, the officer signals for her partner, who's carrying a flashlight, to get in the vehicle, too, and opens the car door and jumps into the backseat.
    — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of flashlight
Noun
  • The generator was only able to keep a floodlight on, the register running, and one refrigerator cool.
    — Lauren Victory, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Views are also good at what has become something of a local landmark, particularly to drivers on the nearby M61 motorway who can’t fail to notice the sweeping roof and angled floodlight poles when lit up at night.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of floodlight
Noun
  • Custom brass sconces keep the light low, and the chandelier is original to the house.
    — Caroline Randall Williams, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The yacht has gaudy chandeliers, shiny fittings, a glass elevator and more marble and mosaic tiles than most Italian villas.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of chandelier
Noun
  • Many from the Liberty and William Jewell communities, including Barnett’s high school coaches, lit a candle in his name.
    — PJ Green August 30, Kansas City Star, 30 Aug. 2026
  • This pretty fixture works hard as a table lamp, candle warmer, and decor piece, offering a smoke-free way to add ambient light and fragrance to your space without the fire hazard.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of candle
Noun
  • Victoria further alleged that Sandoval would insult and gaslight her, as well as accuse her of cheating in her past relationships.
    — Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026
  • The titular gaslights in Paula's home are actually a way out for the victim.
    — Emma Bowman, NPR, 25 Mar. 2026
Definition of gaslight

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“Streetlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/streetlight. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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