lanterns

The word “lanterns” has 2 syllables: lan-terns

It's pronounced as /ˈlæn.tərnz/


What is synonym and antonym for lanterns?

In the thesaurus, “lanterns” has 7 synonyms.

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


Synonyms for lanterns

Meanings of lanterns

  • 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.

Example Sentences

  • Lanterns flickered along the path, illuminating the garden for the evening festivities.
  • We hung colorful lanterns from the trees to create a festive atmosphere.
  • The campground was aglow with the soft light of numerous lanterns.
  • Traditional Japanese festivals often feature paper lanterns lining the streets.
  • The town square was adorned with lanterns of all shapes and sizes for the holiday celebration.

On this page you'll find 7 synonyms or another words to lanterns, such as: beacon, candles, flashlight, flashlights, kerosene lamp, lamps, torch.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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dark lanterns

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  • arc lights
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  • candles
  • chandeliers
  • floodlights
  • fluorescent lamps
  • gasoliers
  • girandoles
  • headlights
  • incandescent lamps
  • kleig lights
  • klieg lights
  • lanterns
  • light bulbs
  • sun lamps

electrics

gaslights

  • arc lamps
  • arc lights
  • beacon
  • candelabra
  • candelabras
  • candles
  • chandeliers
  • flashbulbs
  • flashlight
  • flashlights
  • floodlights
  • fluorescent lamps
  • headlights
  • incandescent lamps
  • kerosene lamp
  • lamps
  • lanterns
  • light
  • light bulbs
  • lighthouses
  • sconces
  • spotlights
  • streetlights
  • torch

gasoliers

  • arc lamps
  • arc lights
  • candelabrums
  • candles
  • chandeliers
  • dark lanterns
  • fluorescent lamps
  • girandoles
  • headlights
  • incandescent lamps
  • kleig lights
  • klieg lights
  • lanterns
  • light bulbs
  • sun lamps

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