Advertisement

Advertisement

View definitions for lighter

lighter

noun as in barge

Strongest match

Strong matches

noun as in raft

Strong matches

Discover More

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The metal doesn’t have the same conductivity as copper, but it is lighter and has valuable applications in electricity and electric vehicles.

Read more on Wall Street Journal

This is when many women notice their periods becoming unpredictable - heavier, lighter, longer or shorter - and experience feelings or physical problems they haven't had before.

Read more on BBC

Sure, she walked like a drunken sailor — but the truth is that our entire house feels lighter.

Read more on Salon

Because that energy return is proportional to the force on the shoe, heavier runners are experiencing greater energy return than lighter runners.

Read more on Wall Street Journal

Mr. Bacon takes a lighter touch that will satisfy general readers.

Read more on Wall Street Journal

Advertisement

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement