word
Beacon
BEE-kuhn
/ˈbiːkʌn/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
beacon
Dictionary meaning
A tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships.
Examples
- Many beacons were ignited to alert people of the impending invasion.
- The lighthouse beacons the sailors to land safely.
Synonyms: lighthouse, beacon light, pharos
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