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

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.

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.

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