Antonyms for lighthouse


Grammar : Noun
Spell : lahyt-hous
Phonetic Transcription : ˈlaɪtˌhaʊs


Definition of lighthouse

Origin :
  • 1620s, from light (n.) + house (n.).
  • As in light : noun luminescence from sun or other source
  • As in beacon : noun light used as signal, guide
  • As in Very lights : noun warning lights
  • As in watchtower : noun lookout
Example sentences :
  • It was just time for the lamp in the lighthouse to be lit, and Hetty was watching for it.
  • Extract from : « Hetty's Strange History » by Anonymous
  • The third keeper of the lighthouse is a quadruped called Tricky.
  • Extract from : « The Monkey That Would Not Kill » by Henry Drummond
  • He became a member of the Lighthouse Board in 1852 and was the head after 1871.
  • Extract from : « The Age of Invention » by Holland Thompson
  • "He's assistant keeper over to the lighthouse," explained Primmie.
  • Extract from : « Galusha the Magnificent » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • His first idea had been to visit the lighthouse, his next to walk to the village.
  • Extract from : « Galusha the Magnificent » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • Then she remembered that Primmie had said he had gone toward the lighthouse.
  • Extract from : « Galusha the Magnificent » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • "You don't look like a lighthouse keeper," continued the former.
  • Extract from : « The Woman-Haters » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • Yes, yes, wadin' up in a lighthouse would be a pretty good joke.
  • Extract from : « The Woman-Haters » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • But the lighthouse subject was destined to be postponed for a few minutes.
  • Extract from : « The Woman-Haters » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • If you keep a lighthouse, the average lighthouse, you are glad to see anybody.
  • Extract from : « The Rise of Roscoe Paine » by Joseph C. Lincoln

Synonyms for lighthouse

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