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streetlight

noun

  1. a raised source of light on the edge of a road or walkway
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˈstɹiːt.laɪt/ / /ˈstɹit.laɪt/

noun

Etymology: From street + light.

  1. Any large outdoor light used to illuminate a public area, usually urban.

    “At night the streetlights of Paris are beautiful to see.”

  2. The light produced by these lights.

    “Fool, I'm the kinda G the little homies wanna be like / On my knees in the night, sayin' prayers in the streetlight”