Simple Definition of lantern

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lantern

noun

plural lanterns
: a light that has usually a glass covering and that can be carried by a handle

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“Lantern.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/lantern. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.

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