Definition of Beacon

1. Noun. A fire (usually on a hill or tower) that can be seen from a distance.

Exact synonyms: Beacon Fire
Generic synonyms: Visual Signal
Specialized synonyms: Signal Fire, Signal Light

2. Verb. Shine like a beacon.
Generic synonyms: Beam, Shine

3. Noun. A radio station that broadcasts a directional signal for navigational purposes.
Exact synonyms: Radio Beacon
Generic synonyms: Radio Station

4. Verb. Guide with a beacon.
Generic synonyms: Conduct, Direct, Guide, Lead, Take

5. Noun. A tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships.
Exact synonyms: Beacon Light, Lighthouse, Pharos
Generic synonyms: Tower
Specialized synonyms: Tower Of Pharos

Definition of Beacon

1. n. A signal fire to notify of the approach of an enemy, or to give any notice, commonly of warning.

2. v. t. To give light to, as a beacon; to light up; to illumine.

Definition of Beacon

1. to warn or guide [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Beacon

beach goldenrod
beach grass
beach heather
beach house
beach morning glory
beach pancake
beach pea
beach plum
beach plum bush
beach sand verbena
beach strawberry
beach towel
beach waggon
beach wagon
beach wormwood
beacon (current term)
beaconed
beaconing
beacons
beacon fire
Beacon Hill
beacon light
bead
bead
beaded
beaded
beaded hair
beaded lizard
beader
beaders

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