Streetlighter: meaning, definitions and examples
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streetlighter
[ ˈstriːtˌlaɪtər ]
lighting, street
A streetlighter is a device or fixture used to illuminate streets and outdoor public areas. These lights are typically mounted on poles and are designed to enhance visibility for pedestrians and vehicles during nighttime. Streetlighters can vary in design and technology, including traditional incandescent bulbs, fluorescent lights, or modern LED fixtures.
Synonyms
lamp post, street lamp, street light.
Examples of usage
- The streetlighter flickered before turning off completely.
- City officials decided to upgrade all streetlighters to energy-efficient models.
- Children felt safer walking home with the streetlighters illuminating the path.
Translations
Translations of the word "streetlighter" in other languages:
🇵🇹 iluminador de rua
🇮🇳 सड़क प्रकाशक
🇩🇪 Straßenbeleuchtung
🇮🇩 lampu jalan
🇺🇦 вуличний освітлювач
🇵🇱 oświetlenie uliczne
🇯🇵 街灯
🇫🇷 éclairage de rue
🇪🇸 iluminación de calles
🇹🇷 cadde aydınlatması
🇰🇷 가로등
🇸🇦 إنارة الشوارع
🇨🇿 osvětlení ulice
🇸🇰 osvetlenie ulice
🇨🇳 街道照明
🇸🇮 uljna razsvetljava
🇮🇸 götulýsingu
🇰🇿 көшенің жарықтандыруы
🇬🇪 ქუჩის განათება
🇦🇿 küçə işıqlandırması
🇲🇽 iluminación de calles
Etymology
The term 'streetlighter' originates from the combination of 'street,' which has Old English roots (strēt meaning 'a way or path'), and 'lighter,' coming from the Middle English word 'lyht' or the Old English 'leoht,' meaning 'to illuminate or make visible.' The development of street lighting dates back to ancient civilizations where oil lamps and torches were used to light the streets. The modern streetlight, as we know it today, evolved significantly in the 19th century with the advent of gas lighting and later electric lighting, enhancing nighttime safety and urban accessibility. The word itself reflects the practical function of these devices— lighting streets for public use.