streetlight Definition
a tall post with a light at the top, placed at the side of a road to light it at night.
Using streetlight: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "streetlight" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The streetlight outside my window keeps me up at night.
Example
The city is installing new LED streetlights to save energy.
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She walked down the dark street, grateful for the few streetlights that still worked.
streetlight Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for streetlight
- lamp post
- light pole
- street lamp
Phrases with streetlight
searching for something in an easy or obvious place instead of where it is likely to be found
Example
He lost his keys in the park, but he's looking for them under the streetlight because it's easier to see there.
the tendency to search for something only where it is easiest to look, rather than where it is most likely to be found
Example
The police were looking for the missing person only in the area where they were last seen, but this may be a case of the streetlight effect.
an American ska punk band known for their socially and politically conscious lyrics
Example
I'm going to see Streetlight Manifesto in concert next week.
Summary: streetlight in Brief
A 'streetlight' [ˈstriːtlaɪt] is a tall post with a light at the top, usually placed at the side of a road to light it at night. It is also known as a 'lamp post' or 'street lamp.' 'Streetlight' is used in phrases like 'under the streetlight,' meaning searching for something in an easy or obvious place, and 'streetlight effect,' referring to the tendency to search for something only where it is easiest to look.
