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 As does a spot of blood on a piece of white cloth, or a burning red lantern on a pile of snow. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2026 Diwali, the festival of lights is celebrated by Hindus across the country by shopping for lanterns, new clothes, sweets and snacks ahead of the festival. — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026 Agents of the king found the auburn-haired soldier illuminated by an iron lantern, waiting patiently in the damp basement with a box of matches. — Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2026 Farther inland, Colors of the Wild fills the Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens with glowing lanterns inspired by wildlife and nature. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 3 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lantern

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Noun

Every month, the shop has a new list of scents offered for custom pours, which is when the customer brings a container of their choice to be turned into a candle ($2 per ounce).

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2026
Kate Aspen White candle lantern The vintage design of these metal lanterns can add a traditional autumn feel to your porch, balcony, yard or even your living room.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of candle

Noun

In addition to charging your devices, this solar power bank also functions as a super-bright flashlight and a compass.

— Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2026
Alvin Cunningham, a 75-year-old electrician left the polls with a small work flashlight tucked beneath the brim of his hat still on.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of flashlight

Noun

The ceiling fixture is a reedition of Pierre Chareau’s Quart de Rond lamp, and the rug is by Scott Group Studio.

— Kristen Flanagan, Architectural Digest, 12 Nov. 2026
The blistering one-way run is strangely terrifying from the near silent cockpit as the highway lamps flash past.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of lamp

Noun

Indians kick off Diwali festivities The Associated Press Diwali is the most important festival of the year in India, particularly for Hindus, and widely marked by prayers, family gatherings and the lighting of fireworks.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
As the restaurant transitions to evening, the lighting will adjust to impart the intimacy of a neighborhood supper club, Sieve said.

— Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of lighting

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