lights

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plural of light entry 1

present tense third-person singular of light entry 3, light entry 6

lights

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plural noun

: the lungs especially of a slaughtered animal

Examples of lights in a Sentence

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Plural noun
The outdoor performance was bathed in purple-blue lights for the all-star gathering who performed the song in full. Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 6 Feb. 2023 Purple neon lights lit the street as the six hip-hop stars performed the song, which was nominated for song of the year, best rap song and best rap performance. Rachel Desantis, Peoplemag, 6 Feb. 2023 Plus, the rain-resistant shell makes these lights uniquely prepared to take on any weather that mother nature may throw your way. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2023 Audio equipment was inserted into the plane’s overhead lights. Lizzie Johnson, Anchorage Daily News, 5 Feb. 2023 See all Example Sentences for lights 

Word History

Etymology

Plural noun

Middle English lightes, from light light in weight

First Known Use

Plural Noun

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of lights was in the 13th century

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Cite this Entry

“Lights.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lights. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.

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