Overview of noun beacon

The noun beacon has 3 senses

• beacon, beacon fire -- (a fire (usually on a hill or tower) that can be seen from a distance)


• radio beacon, beacon -- (a radio station that broadcasts a directional signal for navigational purposes)


• beacon, lighthouse, beacon light, pharos -- (a tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships)

Overview of verb beacon

The verb beacon has 2 senses

• beacon -- (shine like a beacon)


• beacon -- (guide with a beacon)