English Reference
noun

lights

n.
US /ˈɫaɪts/ UK /lˈaɪts/ lights

  1. 01 A1 Beginner

    more than one lamp or source of light.

    plural form of light; multiple devices or sources that produce illumination.

    Simple

    The city lights looked beautiful from the top of the hill at night.

    In context

    The stadium lights flickered momentarily before reaching full brightness, casting long shadows across the freshly mown grass.

  2. 02 A2 Elementary

    the red, yellow, and green signals that tell cars when to stop and go.

    a set of coloured lights, typically red, amber, and green, for controlling municipal traffic.

    Simple

    Wait for the lights to turn green before you cross the street.

    In context

    The driver was fined for accelerating through the lights just as they transitioned from amber to red.

    traffic signalsstoplights
  3. 03 C2 Proficiency TechnicalBritish English Cooking

    the lungs of an animal, usually when used as food for pets.

    the lungs of an animal, especially when used as an ingredient in offal-based dishes or pet food.

    Simple

    The butcher sold a mix of liver and lights to the local dog owner.

    In context

    Traditional recipes for haggis often include the heart, liver, and lights of a sheep, minced with suet and oatmeal.

    Usage

    Usually plural in this sense.

    lungsoffal
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