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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 Expect floats, marching bands, autumn lanterns, a food festival, kids’ activities, and a costume contest, all in one of our favorite towns for a fall getaway. — Michelle Mastro, Midwest Living, 9 Oct. 2026 To assist Noah, Sinestro has also forged a new lantern from the water on this dead alien planet — imbued with Zoe’s fear toxins — causing golden cracks in the object’s surface. — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026 To create a hanging lantern, drill two holes near the top of the can and loop a piece of twine through, creating knots at each end. — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2026 Hundreds of others were there lighting small squat candles in their cedar-plank lanterns. — Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lantern

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The candle, one of six offered by Xinú in addition to its range of eaux de parfum and body care products, is infused with notes of lime, cedarwood, tuberose and moss.

— Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2026
The team also performed another experiment to detect candle smoke in air.

— Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of candle

Noun

When hiking or paddling, always head out with a buddy, a plan, a map, bug repellent, sunscreen, a first-aid kit, a flashlight, snacks and plenty of water.

— Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2026
Officers said Burley shines a flashlight into victims' eyes during these encounters.

— Christa Swanson, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of flashlight

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New York studio Wretched Flowers uses chainmail as decorative veils over walls, lamps and windows (Jessica Alba is a fan).

— Francesca Perry, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026
There’s a Fortuny silk pendant lamp in the coffee corner overlooking the backyard, custom green ceramic tile, new crown molding and the original wood floors, which Akey painted in a Harlequin pattern.

— Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of lamp

Noun

The interior is designed to match, and far from recycling bright, beachy tropes, instead opts for subtler period antiques, oversized tubs, dark wood floors, and brass lighting fixtures.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026
String lights, solar lanterns, warm-toned bulbs and candle lanterns handle the lighting.

— Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of lighting

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