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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

lamplighter

/ˈlæmplaɪtər/ noun · British & US
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What does lamplighter mean?

noun

A person whose job is to light and extinguish street lamps, especially in the past. A person who lights or extinguishes a lamp, especially as a job.

Example

"The lamplighter would walk down the street every evening, lighting the gas lamps to guide people home."

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