often attributive
1
: a usually portable protective case for a light with transparent openings compare chinese lantern
2
a
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
Examples of lantern in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Made with an incredibly lightweight material, flattering ruffled skirt, and lantern sleeves that can be worn on or off the shoulder, this may just be the quintessential spring dress.
—
Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 23 Mar. 2024
Performances, lantern displays, and arts fairs filled public places.
—TIME, 24 Feb. 2024
The sumptuous, all-glass lounge looks onto the immaculate central courtyard garden, where stone lanterns and other artifacts from the days when the Mitsui family lived there decorate the mossy landscape.
—Elizabeth Brownfield, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024
It was lit up by antique lanterns, reminiscent of lilies of the valley, that gave off a humid, warm glow.
—Hazlitt, 13 Mar. 2024
Furthermore, entertainment became plentiful with shows of dragon and lion dances, as well as a lantern festival.
—Marina Johnson, The Indianapolis Star, 23 Feb. 2024
Prepare for Portland’s Lan Su Chinese Garden to glow with hanging red lanterns each night from February 9-March 2.
—Blake Bakkila, Sunset Magazine, 29 Jan. 2024
Absent are the fairy lights and shining lanterns that would usually dangle above hurried worshippers.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 10 Mar. 2024
In San Francisco, local organizations coordinated a celebration featuring performances, lanterns and mahjong.
—TIME, 24 Feb. 2024
Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 23 Mar. 2024
Performances, lantern displays, and arts fairs filled public places.
—TIME, 24 Feb. 2024
The sumptuous, all-glass lounge looks onto the immaculate central courtyard garden, where stone lanterns and other artifacts from the days when the Mitsui family lived there decorate the mossy landscape.
—Elizabeth Brownfield, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024
It was lit up by antique lanterns, reminiscent of lilies of the valley, that gave off a humid, warm glow.
—Hazlitt, 13 Mar. 2024
Furthermore, entertainment became plentiful with shows of dragon and lion dances, as well as a lantern festival.
—Marina Johnson, The Indianapolis Star, 23 Feb. 2024
Prepare for Portland’s Lan Su Chinese Garden to glow with hanging red lanterns each night from February 9-March 2.
—Blake Bakkila, Sunset Magazine, 29 Jan. 2024
Absent are the fairy lights and shining lanterns that would usually dangle above hurried worshippers.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 10 Mar. 2024
In San Francisco, local organizations coordinated a celebration featuring performances, lanterns and mahjong.
—TIME, 24 Feb. 2024
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'lantern.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Dictionary Entries Near lantern
Cite this Entry
“Lantern.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lantern. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share