guardlighting

noun
UK /ˈɡɑːdˌlaɪtɪŋ/
US /ˈɡɑːrdˌlaɪtɪŋ/

A bright light that helps keep a place safe at night.

The guardlighting around the building made everyone feel safer after dark.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. The act of shining a light on someone to watch or protect them.

The night patrol used guardlighting to check the empty parking lot.

3. A system of lamps set up to warn people away from danger.

Guardlighting flashed red near the cliff edge.

4. The glow given off by a protective lamp.

A soft guardlighting spilled across the garden gate.