often attributive
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
d
: a small tower or cupola or one stage of a cupola
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Amazon sells water-resistant lanterns that offer up to 200 hours of light on the low setting.
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At its heart lies a cauldron-style swimming pool, softly lit by floating lanterns and flanked by royal loungers that invite hours of languid repose.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
Round it out with fire features like lanterns or a tabletop fire pit for ambiance that extends well into the evening.
—Kendall Bettle, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 July 2025
The sets were grand and eye-catching, with rotating platforms, swinging lanterns and a volume of artificial fog that surely couldn’t have been fire code-compliant.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 16 July 2025
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Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 25 July 2025
At its heart lies a cauldron-style swimming pool, softly lit by floating lanterns and flanked by royal loungers that invite hours of languid repose.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
Round it out with fire features like lanterns or a tabletop fire pit for ambiance that extends well into the evening.
—Kendall Bettle, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 July 2025
The sets were grand and eye-catching, with rotating platforms, swinging lanterns and a volume of artificial fog that surely couldn’t have been fire code-compliant.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 16 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for lantern
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“Lantern.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lantern. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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