lighter meaning and definition

LIGHTER noun

Definition of lighter (noun)

1. a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire
   • synonyms: igniter, ignitor
2. a device for lighting or igniting fuel or charges or fires
   • "do you have a light?"
   • synonyms: igniter, ignitor, light
3. a flatbottom boat for carrying heavy loads (especially on canals)
   • synonyms: barge, flatboat, hoy

LIGHTER verb

Definition of lighter (verb)

1. transport in a flatbottom boat