lantern Synonyms
lantern Meaning
lantern (n)
light in a transparent protective case
lantern (n.)
Something inclosing a light, and protecting it from wind, rain, etc. ; -- sometimes portable, as a closed vessel or case of horn, perforated tin, glass, oiled paper, or other material, having a lamp or candle within; sometimes fixed, as the glazed inclosure of a street light, or of a lighthouse light.
An open structure of light material set upon a roof, to give light and air to the interior.
A cage or open chamber of rich architecture, open below into the building or tower which it crowns.
A smaller and secondary cupola crowning a larger one, for ornament, or to admit light; such as the lantern of the cupola of the Capitol at Washington, or that of the Florence cathedral.
A lantern pinion or trundle wheel. See pinion (below).
A kind of cage inserted in a stuffing box and surrounding a piston rod, to separate the packing into two parts and form a chamber between for the reception of steam, etc. ; -- called also lantern brass.
A perforated barrel to form a core upon.
See Aristotle's lantern.
lantern (v. t.)
To furnish with a lantern; as, to lantern a lighthouse.
lantern Sentence Examples
- The towering lighthouse lantern emitted a steady beam of light, guiding ships safely to shore.
- The lantern's warm glow cast intricate shadows on the surrounding walls, creating a cozy atmosphere.
- In the quaint village, lanterns adorned the streets, illuminating the nights with a charming ambiance.
- The delicate lantern, made of intricate paper and bamboo, fluttered in the gentle breeze, a symbol of celebration and joy.
- He held aloft the lantern, its flickering flame casting eerie shadows around, as he ventured into the dark cave.
- The intricate patterns on the lantern's glass panels reflected the colorful lights, creating a mesmerizing display.
- The lantern festival brought people together, as they released lanterns carrying their wishes and aspirations into the night sky.
- The flickering lantern on the porch provided a comforting welcome to weary travelers seeking shelter.
- The mystical forest was illuminated by bioluminescent lanterns, casting an ethereal glow upon the lush foliage.
- They carefully lowered the lantern into the water, its light attracting fish and revealing the vibrant underwater world.
FAQs About the word lantern
light in a transparent protective caseSomething inclosing a light, and protecting it from wind, rain, etc. ; -- sometimes portable, as a closed vessel or case o
candle, lighting, flashlight, lamp, lighthouse, electric, streetlight,chandelier, spotlight, flare
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The towering lighthouse lantern emitted a steady beam of light, guiding ships safely to shore.
The lantern's warm glow cast intricate shadows on the surrounding walls, creating a cozy atmosphere.
In the quaint village, lanterns adorned the streets, illuminating the nights with a charming ambiance.
The delicate lantern, made of intricate paper and bamboo, fluttered in the gentle breeze, a symbol of celebration and joy.
