Streetlamp
noun
A tall post with a light at the top that is put beside a street to light it up at night.
The streetlamp on the corner flickered, casting shadows on the pavement.
Often appears as...
- light up the street
- install a streetlamp
Usage tips
Neutral
light post, street lighting, urban illumination
noun
A device made to illuminate streets and public walkways, often found in cities.
They walked home under the glow of streetlamps.
Often appears as...
- turn on the streetlamp
- check the streetlamp
Usage tips
Neutral
city lights, pathway lighting, outdoor lighting
noun
A tall post with a light at the top that is put beside a street to light it up at night.
The streetlamp on the corner flickered, casting shadows on the pavement.
Often appears as...
- light up the street
- install a streetlamp
Usage tips
Neutral
light post, street lighting, urban illumination
noun
A device made to illuminate streets and public walkways, often found in cities.
They walked home under the glow of streetlamps.
Often appears as...
- turn on the streetlamp
- check the streetlamp
Usage tips
Neutral
city lights, pathway lighting, outdoor lighting
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphorical Use
In literature, a streetlamp can symbolize guidance or hope.
In her poem, the streetlamp stood as a beacon of hope in the dark city.
Pro Tip 2/3Urban Infrastructure
Streetlamps are essential for city planning and safety in urban areas.
The city council decided to install new streetlamps to enhance public safety.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Reference
Streetlamps often appear in film and literature, representing nostalgia or loneliness.
The scene under the streetlamp was filled with a sense of yearning.
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphorical Use
In literature, a streetlamp can symbolize guidance or hope.
In her poem, the streetlamp stood as a beacon of hope in the dark city.
Pro Tip 2/3Urban Infrastructure
Streetlamps are essential for city planning and safety in urban areas.
The city council decided to install new streetlamps to enhance public safety.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Reference
Streetlamps often appear in film and literature, representing nostalgia or loneliness.
The scene under the streetlamp was filled with a sense of yearning.
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphorical Use
In literature, a streetlamp can symbolize guidance or hope.
In her poem, the streetlamp stood as a beacon of hope in the dark city.
Pro Tip 2/3Urban Infrastructure
Streetlamps are essential for city planning and safety in urban areas.
The city council decided to install new streetlamps to enhance public safety.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Reference
Streetlamps often appear in film and literature, representing nostalgia or loneliness.
The scene under the streetlamp was filled with a sense of yearning.
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