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- DictionaryLan·tern/ˈlan(t)ərn/
noun
- 1. a lamp with a transparent case protecting the flame or electric bulb, and typically having a handle by which it can be carried or hung: "a paper lantern"
- 2. a square, curved, or polygonal structure on the top of a dome or a room, with the sides glazed or open so as to admit light: "the building is well lit by the ring of windows in the octagonal lantern"
1. : a usually portable protective case for a light with transparent openings compare chinese lantern. 2. a. obsolete : lighthouse. b. : the chamber in a lighthouse containing the light. c. : a structure with glazed or open sides above an opening in a roof for light or ventilation.
LANTERN definition: 1. a light inside a container that has a handle for holding it or hanging it up, or the container…. Learn more.
Lantern definition: a transparent or translucent, usually portable, case for enclosing a light and protecting it from the wind, rain, etc.. See examples of LANTERN used in a sentence.
A lantern is an old-fashioned hand-held light, like the kind you might go looking for ghosts with. There are also modern ones — a lantern is any hand-held light with a see-through case. No ghosts necessary.
lantern. a lamp in a clear case, often a metal case with glass sides, and often with a handle, so that you can carry it outside. The lantern hung from the roof. She carried a lantern to light her way. Definition of lantern noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.
LANTERN meaning: 1. a light inside a container that has a handle for holding it or hanging it up, or the container…. Learn more.
6 days ago · lantern (plural lanterns) A case of translucent or transparent material made to protect a flame, or light, used to illuminate its surroundings. ( theater) Especially, a metal casing with lens used to illuminate a stage (e.g. spotlight, floodlight). ( architecture) An open structure of light material set upon a roof, to give light and air to the ...
Lantern definition: A structure built on top of a roof or dome with open or windowed walls to admit light and air.
1. a light with a transparent or translucent protective case. 2. a structure on top of a dome or roof having openings or windows to admit light or air. 3. the upper part of a lighthouse that houses the light. 4. (Photography) photog short for magic lantern.
1. a transparent or translucent, usually portable, case for enclosing a light and protecting it from the wind, rain, etc. 2. the chamber at the top of a lighthouse, surrounding the light. 3. See magic lantern. 4. Architecture.
