lights
- 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.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 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.”
Synonymstraffic signalsstoplights - 03 C2 Proficiency
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.”
UsageUsually plural in this sense.
Synonymslungsoffal