Lighter
7 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A device for igniting cigarettes or fires, or something that makes things less heavy or dark. As an adjective, it's the comparative form of 'light', meaning less heavy or less dark.
“He used a lighter to ignite the candles on the birthday cake.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈlaɪtə/
Syllables
light·er
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Wordle
Contains L-I-G-H-T-E-R with silent GH; the -ER comparative ending is common
Scrabble
Worth 11 points; H (4 points) adds value to this comparative or device term
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