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beacon

/bˈikən/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

noun

  1. a fire (usually on a hill or tower) that can be seen from a distance
  2. a radio station that broadcasts a directional signal for navigational purposes
  3. a tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships

verb

  1. shine like a beacon
  2. guide with a beacon

Synonyms for beacon

Words that rhyme with beacon

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