lighter Meaning, pronunciation, usage in a sentence, synonyms, ...

/ˈlaɪtər/

Main Example

He used a lighter to start the campfire.

Grammatical Info:

Noun (n.)

A small device used to create a flame for lighting cigarettes, candles, or other items.

Other Example

She reached for her lighter to light the birthday candles.

The hiker always carries a lighter in his backpack.

He flicked the lighter to check if it still worked.

butane lighter

disposable lighter

refillable lighter

match

igniter

flame starter

/ˈlaɪtər/

Main Example

This bag is lighter than the other one.

Grammatical Info:

Adjective (adj.)

Having less weight; not heavy.

Other Example

/ˈlaɪtər/

Main Example

She decided to lighter her backpack before the hike.

Grammatical Info:

Verb (v.)

To make something less heavy or to reduce its weight.

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