searchlight
|search/light|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈsɜːrtʃˌlaɪt/
🇬🇧
/ˈsɜːtʃˌlaɪt/
powerful illuminating beam
Etymology
Etymology Information
'searchlight' originates from the combination of the words 'search' and 'light', where 'search' meant 'to look for' and 'light' meant 'illumination'.
Historical Evolution
'searchlight' was formed in the late 19th century as a compound word combining 'search' and 'light'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a light used for searching', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/02/14 13:39