lantern
/ˈlæn.tən/
lantern
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- 1.
A covering made of translucent or transparent material, used to protect a flame or light and illuminate surroundings.
"The old house was lit by a single flickering lantern."
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We used a lantern to see our way through the dark forest.
We used a lantern to see our way through the dark forest.
A decorative paper lantern hung from the ceiling, casting a soft glow.
A decorative paper lantern hung from the ceiling, casting a soft glow.
The campers gathered around the campfire, their faces lit by the lantern.
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How do you pronounce lantern?
lantern is pronounced [/ˈlæn.tən/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does lantern mean?
lantern means "lantern". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is lantern?
lantern is a Beginner-level word.
Can you give an example sentence with lantern?
Example: "We used a lantern to see our way through the dark forest." — used to mean "lantern".
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