Akademik

1. small auxiliary gas burner that provides a flame to ignite a larger gas burner (Freq. 1)

2. indicator consisting of a light to indicate whether power is on or a motor is in operation

noun, pl ⋯ lights [count]

: a small flame that is always burning in a gas stove, burner, etc., and that is used to light a larger flame

ˈpilot light [pilot light pilot lights] (also pilot) noun

a small flame that burns all the time, for example on a gas ↑boiler, and lights a larger flame when the gas is turned on

See also: ↑pilot