Phrase Hound found 24 phrases and 16 compound words that contain lighter. The most common are listed below. Open lighter in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 24
- cigar lighterA device in a motor car that was originally designed to light cigars and cigarettes but is now mostly used as a source of DC electricity for portable devices
- cigarette lighterSynonym of lighter in specific reference to any small device used to light cigarettes.
- lighter-than-airThat is lighter than air, describing materials or aircraft.
- gas lighterAlternative form of gaslighter: One who, or that which, lights gas.
- lighter fluidfuel in fluid form used in a cigarette lighter
- New LighterA supporter of the New Light religious movement.
- torch lighterSynonym of jet lighter: A lighter that produces a powerful, wind-resistant, high-temperature blue flame by forcing butane gas through a narrow nozzle, mixing it with air for intense, concentrated combustion, unlike the softer, yellow flame …
- jet lighterA lighter that produces a powerful, wind-resistant, high-temperature blue flame by forcing butane gas through a narrow nozzle, mixing it with air for intense, concentrated combustion, unlike the softer, yellow flame of a regular lighter.
- table lighterA lighter for cigarettes, etc., often ornately decorated, designed to be kept or placed on a table.
- lighter-handedcomparative form of light-handed: more light-handed
- Old LighterA supporter of the Old Light religious movement.
- pipe lighterA folded strip of paper or other device used to light a pipe or a cigar.
- lighter fluidsplural of lighter fluid: fuel in fluid form used in a cigarette lighter
- lighter-heartedcomparative form of light-hearted: more light-hearted
- lighter-footedcomparative form of light-footed: more light-footed
- lighter-skinnedcomparative form of light-skinned: more light-skinned
- lighter-fingeredcomparative form of light-fingered: more light-fingered
- lighter-wittedcomparative form of light-witted: more light-witted
- lumped the lightersimple past and past participle of lump the lighter
- lumping the lighterpresent participle and gerund of lump the lighter
- lighter screwA screw for adjusting the distance between the stones in a grinding mill by raising or lowering the bridgetree.
- lighter screwsplural of lighter screw: A screw for adjusting the distance between the stones in a grinding mill by raising or lowering the bridgetree.
- lump the lighterTo be transported as a felon.
- lumps the lighterthird-person singular simple present indicative of lump the lighter: To be transported as a felon.
Compound words 16
- lamplighterA person employed to light streetlights at dusk and snuff them at dawn.
- lighterageThe fee paid for conveyance of goods on a lighter (flat-bottomed boat for carrying heavy loads across short distances).
- candlelighterA person who lights candles.
- gaslighterOne who, or that which, lights gas.
- lighterfulEnough to fill a lighter (flat-bottomed boat).
- sandlighterA small boat used to gather sand and bring it to shore for use in construction etc.
- highlighterA marker pen used to highlight text.
- moonlighterA person who moonlights, working a second job on the side.
- firelighterA small block of a flammable substance, typically a combination of sawdust and wax, used to light fires.
- lightermanOne employed on, owning, or managing a lighter.