Meaning & Definition of Beacon in English
English⟶
Beacon
/bikən/
noun
1. A fire (usually on a hill or tower) that can be seen from a distance
synonym:
- beacon,
- beacon fire
2. A radio station that broadcasts a directional signal for navigational purposes
synonym:
- radio beacon,
- beacon
3. A tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships
synonym:
- beacon,
- lighthouse,
- beacon light,
- pharos
verb
1. Shine like a beacon
synonym:
- beacon
2. Guide with a beacon
synonym:
- beacon