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lantern
[lan-tern]
noun
a transparent or translucent, usually portable, case for enclosing a light and protecting it from the wind, rain, etc.
the chamber at the top of a lighthouse, surrounding the light.
Architecture.
a tall, more or less open construction admitting light to an enclosed area below.
any light, decorative structure of relatively small size crowning a roof, dome, etc.
an open-sided structure on a roof to let out smoke or to assist ventilation.
a light, usually over the entrance to an elevator on each floor of a multistory building, that signals the approach of the elevator.
lantern
/ ˈæԳə /
noun
a light with a transparent or translucent protective case
a structure on top of a dome or roof having openings or windows to admit light or air
the upper part of a lighthouse that houses the light
photog short for magic lantern
Word History and Origins
Origin of lantern1
Word History and Origins
Origin of lantern1
Example Sentences
Make sure you pack multiple light sources, including headlamps and lanterns, and if they are not solar-powered, don’t forget the batteries.
Then she took out lanterns for us to pose with in the moonlight.
Long before the luminescent spectacle awed viewers of Disney’s 2010 film “Tangled,” real-life lantern festivals have been taking place around the world.
"The costs have gone up exponentially. Things like the energy costs really impact you if you're building scenery all day, or if you're running theatre lanterns all night."
Bright red lanterns currently swing over empty Beijing streets as most workers have left for their hometowns during the biggest holiday of the year.
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