Synonyms of lanterns

lanterns

noun

plural of lantern

as in candles

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

Related Words

• candles
• flashlights
• lamps
• chandeliers
• lighthouses
• streetlights
• headlights
• candelabra
• candelabras
• floodlights
• sconces
• lightings
• gaslights
• spotlights
• arc lamps
• light bulbs
• beacons
• fluorescent lamps
• incandescent lamps
• electrics
• flares
• flashbulbs
• klieg lights
• sun lamps
• dark lanterns
• flashes
• gasoliers
• girandoles
• illuminants
• flashcubes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of lanterns

At night this is lit by strung lights and lanterns, perfect for an al fresco dip above the urban buzz, while inside lamps cast a soft glow, and thick Roman blinds and bedroom curtains block out all light. — Adrienne Wyper, TheWeek, 17 Sep. 2026

The acorn lanterns will march alongside the Oak King lantern in honor of Atlanta's tree canopy and Trees Atlanta. — Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 17 Sep. 2026

Green lanterns are interstellar peacekeepers who wear rings that give them extraordinary powers. — Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Vibrant pumpkins and potted flowers pop against the mat—or, flank it with white pumpkins and black lanterns for a monochromatic look that lends a chic Addams Family vibe. — Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Sep. 2026

Decorate the front porch by mixing heirloom pumpkins with potted mums, real candles in lanterns, and wood crates for height and variety, the designer suggests. — Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 10 Sep. 2026

High expectations could turn into lanterns and pitchforks quickly. — Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Beyond the basics like comfortable clothing and sturdy hiking shoes, campers often need tents, sleeping bags, camp chairs, lanterns, and coolers to stay comfortable outdoors. — Kaitlin Marks, Travel + Leisure, 3 Sep. 2026

Three Fall Must-Dos Walk through hundreds of elaborate lanterns and take in live acrobatic shows at the Autumn Glow Festival at South River Vineyard. — Taryn Shorr-McKee, Midwest Living, 26 Aug. 2026