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Definition of lantern - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
lightinglight source enclosed in a case
- He hung a lantern on the tent's entrance.
2.
navigationTECH. upper part of a lighthouse housing the lightTECH.
- The lantern guided ships safely to shore.
3.
architectureTECH. structure on a roof for light and airTECH.
- The lantern atop the building provided ventilation.
Images of lantern
light source enclosed in a case 
upper part of a lighthouse housing the light 
structure on a roof for light and air
Expressions with lantern
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lantern with a red light
The red lantern hung outside the shop.
decorative paper or silk lantern from China
The festival was adorned with colorful Chinese lanterns.
small hot air balloon made of paper with a candle inside
During the festival, hundreds of sky lanterns floated up into the night sky.
portable lamp with protective casing against wind
They used a hurricane lantern to light the path during the storm.
lower jaw that sticks out and looks like a lantern
He has a lantern jaw that makes him look serious.
having a long hollow jaw giving a drawn look
His lantern-jawed face made him look older.
the last-place rider in a cycling race
He proudly held the title of lantern rouge in the Tour.
gear with cylindrical rods as teeth, often used in clocks
The lantern wheel is common in old clock mechanisms.
hold and move with a lantern
He carried a lantern to light the way.
portable lamp with glass to protect flame outdoors
He lit the storm lantern during the windy night.
elusive light leading travelers astray
The friar's lantern led them deeper into the swamp.
carved pumpkin with a light inside
We placed a jack-a-lantern on the porch for Halloween.
type of gear with cylindrical rods instead of teeth
The clock's mechanism includes a lantern pinion for smoother operation.
transparency mounted in a frame for projection
The lantern slide was carefully placed in the projector.
tall tower with windows letting light into a church crossing
The lantern tower illuminated the church's central crossing.
old device projecting images from glass slides using light
The magic lantern amazed audiences with moving pictures.
lantern with a single opening and sliding shutter
He used a dark lantern to navigate the dark alley.
tower with a lighted chamber in cemeteries
The lantern of the dead stood tall in the cemetery.
Origin of lantern
Latin, lanterna (lamp)
Terms with lantern included in their meaning
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sky lantern
small paper balloon with a fire inside
roof vent
lantern or turret for smoke escape
safety
lantern shown by a vessel at anchor
tools
obsolete slang for a dark lantern
tools
dark lantern used in old times
decoration
paper lantern used as a holiday decoration
culture
ornamental Christmas lantern from the Philippines
craft
lantern made from a hollowed gourd
underground work
mine lantern made to prevent ignition in flammable gas
traditional light
decorative paper or silk lantern from China
object
lantern with a red light
literal
hold and move with a lantern
lighting
kerosene lantern with a protective glass chimney
facial feature
lower jaw that sticks out and looks like a lantern
concealment
lantern with a single opening and sliding shutter
light source
light shining from a lantern
Examples of lantern in a sentence
She carried a lantern to light the way. The lighthouse's lantern was visible for miles. They cleaned the lantern to ensure it shone brightly. The cathedral's lantern was visible from miles away. A lantern was added to the design for better airflow.
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- French:lanterne, phare, ...
- German:Laterne, ...
- Italian:lampada, fanale, ...
- Spanish:linterna, claraboya, ...
- Portuguese:candeeiro, claraboia, ...
- Chinese:灯笼, 灯室, ...
- Japanese:ランタン, 灯室, ...
- Arabic:فَانُوس, حجرة الضوء, ...
- Hebrew:עַשָּׁשִׁית, בֵּית הָאוֹר, ...
- Russian:фонарь, ...
- Ukrainian:ліхтар, світловий ліхтар, ...
- Hindi:लालटेन, प्रकाशगृह, ...
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