lighthouse

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships

Etymology

From light + house.

In classic literature

Synonyms

beacon, beacon light, pharos

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