lighthouse
noun/ˈlaɪtˌhaʊs/
Frequency rank: #7,235 most common English word
Meaning
A tower with a bright light at the top, built on the coast to warn and guide ships.
Example sentence
The sailors used the lighthouse to navigate safely through the rocky coastline at night.
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