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

Hundreds of others were there lighting small squat candles in their cedar-plank lanterns. — Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026

This year’s outdoor fall decor runs the gamut from classic pumpkins and colorful wreaths to lanterns, doormats and pieces that lean more neutral than traditional orange and black. — ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026

Pottery Barn knows this all too well, because the retailer just marked down some of its best fall decor, with discounts up to 72 percent on everything from lanterns to reversible quilts. — Sarah Scott, Southern Living, 23 Sep. 2026

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