English dictionary
beam
nounPronunciation
biːm
Audio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- a gymnastic apparatus used by women gymnasts
noun
- long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction
noun
- the broad side of a ship
noun
- (nautical) breadth amidships
noun
- a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather
noun
- a column of light (as from a beacon)
noun
- a group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation
verb
- smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression
verb
- broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television
verb
- express with a beaming face or smile
verb
- experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion
verb
- have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink
verb
- emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light
Example sentences
they sighted land on the port beam
We cannot air this X-rated song
he beamed his approval
She was beaming with joy
Her face radiated with happiness
Her face glowed when she came out of the sauna
The sun shone bright that day
The fire beamed on their faces