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Definitions of beam
  1. noun
    a group of nearly parallel lines of electromagnetic radiation

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  2. verb
    emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light
    "The fire beamed on their faces"

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  3. noun
    a column of light (as from a beacon)
  4. noun
    a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather

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  5. verb
    experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion
    "She was beaming with joy"

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  6. verb
    broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television

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  7. verb
    have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink

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  8. noun
    a gymnastic apparatus used by women gymnasts

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  9. verb
    express with a beaming face or smile
    "he beamed his approval"
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  10. noun
    long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction
  11. noun
    (nautical) breadth amidships
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  12. verb
    smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression
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  13. noun
    the broad side of a ship
    "they sighted land on the port beam"
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Examples of beam
  • "The fire beamed on their faces"
  • "She was beaming with joy"
  • "he beamed his approval"
  • "they sighted land on the port beam"
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