Thesaurus results for LANTERN

lantern

noun

Definition of lantern

as in candle

a device that provides light and that usually has a glass covering and can be carried by a handle carried a lantern to the barn

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Recent Examples of lantern Reading on night trains has always been a refuge for travelers; in motion, a book could be shelter, could be comfort, a lantern, as Walter Benjamin said. — Literary Hub, 28 July 2026 At times, district administrators would pull out their cellphones to take video or to wave like electronic lanterns at a rock concert. — Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026 Blue paper lanterns swayed in the wind, and people wore traditional Japanese garments to complete the atmosphere. — Meredith Nierman, NPR, 17 July 2026 The design of the Lusail stadium in Qatar was based on an Arab lantern. — James Horncastle, New York Times, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for lantern

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Store Craft Supplies Keep beads, paint brushes, and other craft supplies organized by storing them in their own upcycled candle jars with a small label if desired.

— Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 9 Aug. 2026
The table in front of him was empty, wiped clean, even the candle blown out.

— Emma Cline, New Yorker, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of candle

Noun

When porch days turn into nights, nothing ruins the vibe of an evening gathering or solo wind-down faster than a blinding flashlight or hunting for an outlet.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Aug. 2026
Simply clamp the Smart Jumper Cables with the mini flashlight directly onto the vehicle battery terminals and let the powerful 29600mWh (8000mAh) 4-cell, high-grade lithium-polymer battery do the work.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of flashlight

Noun

Original art deco lamps adorn the indoor movie theater, which also has sconces from the Empire State Building, according to House Beautiful.

— Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 6 Aug. 2026
The malfunction may prevent affected vehicles from meeting federal safety standards, as turn signals, hazard lamps and warning chimes could be disabled, Toyota said, adding the risk of injury or a crash increases depending on the defect’s scale.

— Ty Roush, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of lamp

Noun

The open outdoor spaces will be finished with decorative paving, landscaping, overhead lighting and outdoor furniture.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 8 Aug. 2026
New lighting and wall labels, redesigned layouts, and the introduction of new services are all aimed at enhancing the visitor experience, while the Uffizi will protect its treasures through improved conservation and security schemes.

— News Desk, Artforum, 7 Aug. 2026

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