lighter

noun
UK: /ˈlaɪtər/
US: /ˈlaɪtər/

  1. A device used to create a flame, typically for lighting cigarettes.

    1. He used a lighter to light the candle. [ ] [ ]
    2. She always carries a lighter, even though she doesn't smoke. [ ] [ ]
lighter adjective

  1. Less heavy; having a smaller weight.

    1. This box is much lighter than the other one. [ ] [ ]
    2. Choosing a lighter suitcase made travel so much easier. [ ] [ ]

  2. Pale in color; not dark.

    1. She prefers lighter shades of blue for her walls. [ ] [ ]
    2. The room felt brighter with a lighter carpet. [ ] [ ]

  3. Less serious or intense; more cheerful.

    1. We need some lighter music for the party. [ ] [ ]
    2. After the heavy drama, we watched a lighter comedy. [ ] [ ]
lighter verb

  1. To make or become lighter in weight, color, or intensity.

    1. The sun will lighter the room during the day. [ ] [ ]
    2. His mood seemed to lighter as the vacation began. [ ] [ ]

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The phonetic transcription of "lighter" is /ˈlaɪtər/ in British English and /ˈlaɪtər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "lighter": "He used a lighter to light the candle.". More examples on the page.