Foundation level · Year 4 · free
lighthouse
noun · Say it: LITE-hows
What it means
Foundationa tall tower by the sea with a bright light that warns ships of danger
From the beach, we could see the lighthouse flashing its beam across the dark water.
Similar and opposite words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- beacon
More examples
- Grace painted a red and white lighthouse standing on a cliff for her art project.
Where the word comes from
Made by joining the English words 'light' and 'house'.
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