lantern

noun, often attributive

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lan·tern | \ ˈlan-tərn

Definition of lantern

1 : a usually portable protective case for a light with transparent openings — compare chinese lantern

2a obsolete : lighthouse

b : the chamber in a lighthouse containing the light

c : a structure with glazed or open sides above an opening in a roof for light or ventilation

d : a small tower or cupola or one stage of a cupola

3 : projector sense 2b

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Recent Examples on the Web The rechargeable, outdoor LED camping lantern ($33.99/pack of 2) provides high/low brightness and a 360-degree beam to brighten up a tent. — cleveland, 10 June 2022 The crew lit a red lantern, a signal of distress, and the USS Rhode Island, the aid of tug, deployed their lifeboats. — Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 21 May 2022 Even more than 150 years later, the apocryphal tale of a family cow kicking over a lantern in the barn on DeKoven Street has haunted several generations of O’Learys and made their name synonymous with the city’s destruction. — Kori Rumore, chicagotribune.com, 10 Mar. 2022 Easy to pack and store, the lantern is collapsible and lightweight. — Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE.com, 27 Feb. 2022 In the weeks leading up to this year’s parade, Chantelle leads nine lantern-making workshops around town. — Suzanne Van Atten, ajc, 12 Oct. 2013 The scene: Eva, ahem, receives amid the glow of an oil lantern. — Deanna Janes, Harper's BAZAAR, 25 May 2022 Simply glue feather boas to the paper lantern to turn it into an airy dining room focal point. — Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful, 9 May 2022 Inspiration struck when the local farmer serving as his guide swung the lantern inside the cave. — Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 21 Apr. 2022 See More

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