streetlight

noun

street·​light ˈstrēt-ˌlīt How to pronounce streetlight (audio)
: a light usually mounted on a pole and constituting one of a series spaced at intervals along a public street or highway

called also streetlamp

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In addition to its impact on drivers, blue-rich LED streetlights operate at a wavelength that most adversely suppresses melatonin during night. Noël Fletcher, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024 An audit found that Richmond allegedly mismanaged a streetlight maintenance contract, leading to $1.2 million in questionable charges. Sabrina Moreno, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024 Additionally, the board approved some new fees, including $153 for streetlight system replacements and $30 for municipal vehicle registration. Claudia Levens, Journal Sentinel, 19 Nov. 2024 Winning designs will be displayed on streetlights along De Anza Boulevard, Stevens Creek Boulevard and Stelling Road. Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for streetlight 

Word History

First Known Use

1819, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of streetlight was in 1819

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“Streetlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/streetlight. Accessed 14 Feb. 2025.

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streetlight

noun
street·​light -ˌlīt How to pronounce streetlight (audio)
: a light usually on a pole that is one of a series spaced along a public road

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