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Added 9 October 2026

lighter

/ˈlaɪtɚ/ noun

In Latin: ignitabulum Wiktionary

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about lighter at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

A substance used to ignite or kindle a fire.
A device for lighting or igniting fuel or charges or fires.
do you have a light?
A flatbottom boat for carrying heavy loads (especially on canals).

verb

Transport in a flatbottom boat.

Origin

From light (“to ignite”) + -er. Cognate with Middle Dutch lichtere, lichter (“one who spreads light, illuminator”), Dutch lichter, luchter (“candle-holder, chandelier”). Compare also Middle English lightnere, liȝtnere (“one who enlightens or illuminates”).

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