streetlight
UK: ˈstriːtlaɪt | US: ˈstriːtlaɪt
n. a lamp mounted on a post or fixture to illuminate a street or public area.
The word "streetlight" is a straightforward compound of "street" (from Old English "strǣt," derived from Latin "strāta" meaning "paved road") and "light" (from Old English "lēoht," meaning "brightness" or "illumination"). The combination reflects the functional purpose of the object: a source of light designed for streets. The term emerged naturally in English as urban infrastructure developed, blending two core concepts ("road" + "light") into a single lexical unit.
The flickering streetlight made the alley look eerie at night.
Modern cities are replacing old streetlights with energy-efficient LEDs.
She waited under the streetlight for her ride to arrive.
The streetlight cast long shadows across the wet pavement.
A broken streetlight left the intersection dangerously dark.