Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

leadlight

/ˈlɛdlaɪt/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.07 in modern English

Syllables: lead-light
IPA: /ˈlɛdlaɪt/

14

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A decorative window made of small sections of glass supported in lead divider bars, or cames.

Example Sentences

"Luckily, because all windows had been taped, the home's leadlight windows survived the move intact."

Etymology

From lead + light.

Inflected Forms

leadlights (plural)

Derived Forms

leadlighter

Synonyms

leaded light

Questions

How do you pronounce leadlight?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈlɛdlaɪt/.
What does leadlight mean?: A decorative window made of small sections of glass supported in lead divider bars, or cames.
Where does leadlight come from?: From lead + light.

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