Lighter (noun)

1. A portable device used to create a flame, used especially for lighting cigarettes.
2. A device used to start a fire by generating a spark.
3. A small, flat, handheld device used to light candles.
4. A tool used to heat and melt metal or glass, such as a soldering iron.
5. A device used to heat food, such as a broiler or grill.

Origin:

Derived from middle english 'lyghtere' meaning 'one who brings light'. first recorded in english in the 14th century.

Examples:

1. He reached for his lighter to light his cigar.
2. She carried a lighter in her pocket for emergencies.
3. The campers used a lighter to start the fire.
4. The glassblower used a lighter to heat the glass.
5. The chef used a lighter to cook the steaks on the grill.