lighter
adjective
1. comparative form of light: more light
- I prefer a lighter shade of pink.
- What happened? You look 10 lbs. lighter!
- I wish I'd thrown a lighter punch; he's out cold.
noun
1. a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire
Similar word(s): igniter, ignitor
Definition categories: substance, fuel
2. a device for lighting or igniting fuel or charges or fires
- do you have a light?
Similar word(s): igniter, ignitor, light
Definition categories: man–made, device
3. a flatbottom boat for carrying heavy loads (especially on canals)
Similar word(s): barge, flatboat, hoy
Definition categories: man–made, boat
Sentences with lighter as a noun:
- a lighter of lamps
- Cigarette in mouth, he clutched his pockets in search of a lighter.