noun
- plural of lighter; small portable devices used to produce a flame for lighting cigarettes, candles, etc.
- plural of lighter; flat-bottomed boats or barges used to transport goods to and from ships in shallow water
Usage: nautical
Examples
- The store sells disposable lighters near the checkout counter.
- He collected vintage lighters as a hobby.
- The camping supplies included waterproof lighters.
- Several lighters were needed to unload the cargo ship.
- The harbor was busy with lighters carrying goods to shore.
- She kept multiple lighters in her kitchen drawer for lighting candles.