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 The church is where two lanterns were hung in the belfry on April 18, 1775, to warn the colonists that British troops were advancing by sea. — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 30 June 2026 The stone lantern adorned with deer in Osaka Garden on the grounds of the Museum of Science and Industry is from the exhibition, and just southeast of there one of the stone structures from the World's Fair is now a Chicago Park District restroom. — Suzanne Le Mignot, CBS News, 27 June 2026 Visitors with a valid California Campfire Permit may continue using portable gas or propane stoves, lanterns and similar devices equipped with a shut-off valve if they are operated at least 3 feet from combustible materials. — Evelyn Ronan, Sacbee.com, 26 June 2026 Disappearing Japandi slats and minimal, low-to-the-ground frames were the prevailing bedroom fixtures, with an almost prescriptive adherence to the same overall look—white percale sheets, Noguchi lanterns, and midcentury alarm clocks. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for lantern

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In real life, friendships tend to end more like a candle that gradually reaches the end of its wick.

— Joy Harden Bradford, AJC.com, 2 July 2026
Fans have seen glimpses of the home on social media over the years and, more recently, watched Swift use a fire extinguisher to put out a small candle blaze in the kitchen in a video posted by Swift’s recent musical collaborator Gracie Abrams.

— Lily Boyce, New York Times, 2 July 2026

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For about four days, passengers were left without working toilets, air conditioning or lighting in parts of the ship.

— Kalia Richardson, USA Today, 10 July 2026
Tablet technology allows guests to customize their stay, with touchscreen lighting and temperature control, along with menus for room service and spa treatments on the 20th floor.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026

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