streetlight

noun

street·light ˈstrēt-ˌlīt

: a light usually mounted on a pole and constituting one of a series spaced at intervals along a public street or highway

called also streetlamp

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By 2024, all 1,641 streetlights in Gower had been retrofitted with dark sky-compliant LED lanterns. —

Valerie Stimac, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025 Some existing streetlights need to be upgraded from 110- to 220-volt power, but that’s still a relatively quick fix. —

IEEE Spectrum, 16 Dec. 2024 There, Level 2 charging is integrated into existing streetlights and other powered structures, which minimizes urban area visual impact. —

Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024 Protesters responded to the ruling by burning tires and blocking roads with trash and streetlights. —

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