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Definition of streetlight

streetlight

/ˈstriːt.laɪt/
street · light
Plural:streetlights
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• noun

1

A light, typically mounted on a tall pole, used to illuminate a public road, sidewalk, or highway at night.

Example

"The quiet suburban road was safely illuminated by a single flickering streetlight."

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Word Origin & Etymology

A compound of the words 'street' and 'light', becoming a common term in the late 19th and early 20th centuries with the widespread introduction of municipal outdoor lighting.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Streetlight. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/streetlight
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