A beacon is a bright light placed in a high place to help people find their way. It is often used by ships or planes at night to avoid danger.
The ship saw a beacon on the hill.
Planes use beacons to find the airport.
In technology, a beacon is a device that sends radio signals. Pilots and sailors use these signals to know where they are and to find safe routes.
The pilot used the beacon to land safely.
Beacons send signals to navigation devices.
We use 'beacon' to talk about a person or thing that helps or inspires others, especially when things are hard. It means a sign of hope or help.
Her smile was a beacon of hope.
He became a beacon for young people.
Long ago, people used fires on hills called beacons to send signals or warnings to other places quickly. They were important before phones and radios.
They lit a beacon to warn the village.
Beacons were used to send messages fast.
In technology, a beacon is a small device that sends wireless signals to phones or computers inside buildings. It helps apps work better by knowing your exact location.
The store uses beacons to send offers to phones.
Beacons help apps know where you are inside.
Sometimes we call a person or place a beacon when they show very good behavior or qualities. People look up to them and want to be like them.
She is a beacon of kindness to others.
This school is a beacon of good teaching.
