Meaning & Definition of Lighter in English
English⟶
Lighter
/laɪtər/
noun
1. A substance used to ignite or kindle a fire
synonym:
- igniter,
- ignitor,
- lighter
2. A device for lighting or igniting fuel or charges or fires
- "Do you have a light?"
synonym:
- lighter,
- light,
- igniter,
- ignitor
3. A flatbottom boat for carrying heavy loads (especially on canals)
synonym:
- barge,
- flatboat,
- hoy,
- lighter
verb
1. Transport in a flatbottom boat
synonym:
- lighter
Examples of using
An airship is lighter than air.
I prefer a lighter color.
I put my lighter down somewhere and now I can't find it.