1. beacon

noun. ['ˈbiːkən'] a fire (usually on a hill or tower) that can be seen from a distance.

Rhymes with Beacon

• puerto_rican
• mcmeekin
• topekan
• mohican
• weaken
• tieken
• rieken
• rican
• pekin
• dziekan
• deacon
• eaken

How do you pronounce beacon?

Pronounce beacon as ˈbikən.

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Sentences with beacon

1. Noun, singular or mass
Lenders use the score as a beacon to determine your interest rate.

Quotes about beacon

1. When Nelson Mandela walked free, the world sang with joy. Ever since, South Africa has stood as a beacon of hope for Africa.
- Ban Ki-moon

2. For generations, America has served as a beacon of hope and freedom for those outside her borders, and as a land of limitless opportunity for those risking everything to seek a better life. Their talents and contributions have continued to enrich our country.
- Spencer Bachus

3. America stands as a beacon of hope and the possibility of a better life - but it is also a nation where nearly 1 in 4 children live in poverty.
- Chris Van Hollen

2. beacon

verb. ['ˈbiːkən'] shine like a beacon.

3. beacon

noun. ['ˈbiːkən'] a tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships.

4. beacon

noun. ['ˈbiːkən'] a radio station that broadcasts a directional signal for navigational purposes.

5. beacon

verb. ['ˈbiːkən'] guide with a beacon.