beacon
/ˈbiː.kən/
noun
- A light or signal that warns or guides, especially on a hill, tower, or at sea.
- The lighthouse beacon guided ships safely to the harbor.
- The airport uses a rotating beacon to help pilots locate the runway.
- From the hilltop, the beacon could be seen for miles across the dark ocean.
- A person or thing that provides guidance, inspiration, or hope.
- The charity serves as a beacon for those in need.
- The old teacher was a beacon of wisdom for generations of students.
- Her kindness was a beacon of hope for the entire community.
- A radio or electronic signal used for navigation or to transmit information.
- Hikers carry an emergency beacon in case they get lost.
- The satellite sends out a beacon that helps track its position.
- The Bluetooth beacon in the store sends special offers to shoppers' phones.
verb
- To shine or signal like a beacon; to guide or warn.
- The lighthouse beacons every few seconds to warn ships of the rocks.
- The stars beaconed to the travelers through the clear night sky.
- Her smile beaconed a warm welcome to the new students.