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 38 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for lantern along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for lantern

Meanings of lantern

noun
1. A case of translucent or transparent material made to protect a flame, or light, used to illuminate its surroundings.
2. Especially, a metal casing with lens used to illuminate a stage (e.g. spotlight, floodlight).
3. An open structure of light material set upon a roof, to give light and air to the interior.
4. A cage or open chamber of rich architecture, open below into the building or tower which it crowns.
5. A smaller and secondary cupola crowning a larger one, for ornament, or to admit light.
6. A lantern pinion or trundle wheel.
7. (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.
8. A light formerly used as a signal by a railway guard or conductor at night.
9. A perforated barrel to form a core upon.
10. Aristotle's lantern.
verb
1. 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 38 synonyms or another words to lantern, such as: arc lamp, arc light, beacon, candelabra, candelabrum, candle, chandelier.

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