Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

drop light

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.83 in modern English

Syllables: drop -light
IPA

16

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A lamp that is suspended, for example, by a cable.

noun

A lamp that is suspended, for example, by a cable.

noun

A window in a train carriage that is opened by pushing it downward into the door.

Example Sentences

"A single drop light burned far back, beyond an open, once-gilt elevator."
"The sliding door, which is fitted with a drop light, is shrouded with bristle-type draught excluders."
"Ventilation was by louvres and brass grilles over the windows and by droplights in the end doors."
"The side doors to the cab have been replaced by droplights and the train will not start unless these are closed or within a few inches of the closed position."

Inflected Forms

drop lights (plural) droplight (alternative)

Frequently Paired Words

shoplight

Synonyms

trouble light rough service light drop window

Questions

What does drop light mean?: A lamp that is suspended, for example, by a cable.

How to pronounce drop light

Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “drop light”.
Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “drop light”.
Repeat and practice — Say “drop light” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.