nounπShareA signal fire to notify of the approach of an enemy, or to give any notice, commonly of warning."The lighthouse beacon warned sailors of the treacherous rocks ahead. "signalcommunicationmilitarytechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA signal or conspicuous mark erected on an eminence near the shore, or moored in shoal water, as a guide to mariners."The lighthouse served as a beacon, guiding ships safely into the harbor at night. "nauticalsignaltechnologycommunicationoceangeographydevicedirectionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA high hill or other easily distinguishable object near the shore which can serve as guidance for seafarers."The lighthouse, a prominent beacon on the coastline, guided the ship safely into port. "nauticalgeographysignalplacesailingoceanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThat which gives notice of danger, or keeps people on the correct path."The flashing lights on the construction site served as a beacon, warning drivers to slow down. "signnauticalcommunicationtechnologydevicesignaldirectionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn electronic device that broadcasts a signal to nearby portable devices, enabling smartphones etc. to perform actions when in physical proximity to the beacon."The store placed a beacon near the entrance to send discount coupons to shoppers' phones as they walked in. "electronicssignaldevicetechnologycommunicationinternetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo act as a beacon."The brightly colored poster beacons a path to the lost art supplies in the classroom. "communicationtechnologysignalnauticaldeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo give light to, as a beacon; to light up; to illumine."The lighthouse will beacon the ships, guiding them safely to shore. "communicationtechnologysignalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo furnish with a beacon or beacons."The airport decided to beacon the newly constructed runway with brighter lights for improved safety during nighttime landings. "communicationtechnologysignalnauticaldirectionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading