lantern
The word “lantern” has 2 syllables: lan-tern.
It's pronounced as /ˈlæn.tərn/.
What is synonym and antonym for lantern?
In the thesaurus, “lantern” has 7 synonyms.
Here are synonyms for lantern along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for lantern
- beacon
- candle
- flashlight
- kerosene lamp
- lamp
- lighting
- torch
Meanings of lantern
- noun
- A case of translucent or transparent material made to protect a flame, or light, used to illuminate its surroundings.
- Especially, a metal casing with lens used to illuminate a stage (e.g. spotlight, floodlight).
- An open structure of light material set upon a roof, to give light and air to the interior.
- A cage or open chamber of rich architecture, open below into the building or tower which it crowns.
- A smaller and secondary cupola crowning a larger one, for ornament, or to admit light.
- A lantern pinion or trundle wheel.
- (steam engines) A kind of cage inserted in a stuffing box and surrounding a piston rod, to separate the packing into two parts and form a chamber between for the reception of steam, etc.; a lantern brass.
- A light formerly used as a signal by a railway guard or conductor at night.
- A perforated barrel to form a core upon.
- Aristotle's lantern.
- verb
- To furnish with a lantern.
Example Sentences
- They hung a lantern on the porch to guide visitors in the dark.
- During the power outage, they relied on a trusty lantern to light their way through the house.
- The old man sat beneath the ancient tree, reading by the soft glow of a lantern.
- The lantern swayed gently in the evening breeze, casting shadows on the garden path.
- Explorers used a lantern to navigate the cave's dark tunnels.
On this page you'll find 7 synonyms or another words to lantern, such as: beacon, candle, flashlight, kerosene lamp, lamp, lighting, torch.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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