Streetlight: meaning, definitions and examples
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streetlight
[ ˈstriːtˌlaɪt ]
urban lighting
A streetlight is a raised light source on the edge of a road or path, typically used to illuminate streets and sidewalks at night. These lights are essential for ensuring the safety of pedestrians and drivers during dark hours, providing visibility and deterring crime.
Synonyms
lamp post, road light, street lamp
Examples of usage
- The streetlight flickered before going out completely.
- Children played safely under the glow of the streetlight.
- During the storm, the streetlight swayed in the wind.
- He waited at the streetlight until it turned green.
Translations
Translations of the word "streetlight" in other languages:
🇵🇹 lampião
🇮🇳 सड़क की रोशनी
🇩🇪 Straßenlaterne
🇮🇩 lampu jalan
🇺🇦 вуличний світильник
🇵🇱 latarnia uliczna
🇯🇵 街灯
🇫🇷 lampadaire
🇪🇸 farola
🇹🇷 sokak lambası
🇰🇷 가로등
🇸🇦 مصباح الشارع
🇨🇿 sloupové svítidlo
🇸🇰 ulicná lampa
🇨🇳 路灯
🇸🇮 ulica svetilka
🇮🇸 götuljós
🇰🇿 көшенің жарығы
🇬🇪 ქუჩის განათება
🇦🇿 küçə işığı
🇲🇽 luz de calle
Etymology
The term 'streetlight' is a compound word formed from 'street' and 'light'. 'Street' comes from the Middle English 'strete', which in turn derived from the Old English 'strǣt', signifying a paved way or road. The notion of lighting streets dates back to ancient Rome, where torches and lamps were used to illuminate pathways. The word 'light' has its origins in the Old English 'leoht', which referred to illumination or brightness. The use of artificial illumination in urban areas gained prominence in the 19th century with the advent of gas lighting, followed later by electric lighting. 'Streetlight' as a term truly took hold when communities began implementing these lights for public safety and navigation, highlighting the evolution of urban planning and infrastructure.