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单词 lantern
释义

lantern

noun

lan·​tern ˈlan-tərn How to pronounce lantern (audio)
often attributive
1
: a usually portable protective case for a light with transparent openings compare chinese lantern
2
a
obsolete : lighthouse
b
: the chamber in a lighthouse containing the light
c
: a structure with glazed or open sides above an opening in a roof for light or ventilation
d
: a small tower or cupola or one stage of a cupola
3
: projector sense 2b

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web As for the illustration of Green Lantern with tamales, artist Jorge Molina posted on Twitter his original unfinished image, which featured the hero holding a Mexican flag minus the coat of arms and his titular lantern instead of tamales. René A. Guzman, San Antonio Express-News, 1 Sep. 2022 Stephen Clarke of New York holds the Guinness Book of World Records distinction, having carved his speedy lantern in October 2013. Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, 9 June 2022 Tickets include everything needed to build and decorate an LED lantern, as well as covering the cost of removing lanterns from the river afterward. Michael Andor Brodeur, Washington Post, 4 Aug. 2022 This lace-trim midi dress reminds us of Lopez's flowy white frock, while this lantern-sleeve mini dress is similar to Lawrence's short romantic style. Alex Warner, PEOPLE.com, 14 June 2022 The lightweight table features a lower shelf that provides storage for smaller items like coasters and an outdoor lantern. Daria Smith, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2022 The rechargeable, outdoor LED camping lantern ($33.99/pack of 2) provides high/low brightness and a 360-degree beam to brighten up a tent. cleveland, 10 June 2022 The crew lit a red lantern, a signal of distress, and the USS Rhode Island, the aid of tug, deployed their lifeboats. Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 21 May 2022 Even more than 150 years later, the apocryphal tale of a family cow kicking over a lantern in the barn on DeKoven Street has haunted several generations of O’Learys and made their name synonymous with the city’s destruction. Kori Rumore, chicagotribune.com, 10 Mar. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English lanterne, from Anglo-French, from Latin lanterna, from Greek lamptēr, from lampein to shine — more at lamp

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

lantern

noun

lan·​tern ˈlan-tərn How to pronounce lantern (audio)
: a usually portable lamp with a protective covering

lantern

noun

as in candle
a device that provides light and that usually has a glass covering and can be carried by a handle carried a lantern to the barn

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • candle
  • flashlight
  • lamp
  • lighting
  • chandelier
  • lighthouse
  • electric
  • candelabra
  • headlight
  • floodlight
  • streetlight
  • sconce
  • candelabrum
  • gaslight
  • beacon
  • light bulb
  • fluorescent lamp
  • spotlight
  • arc lamp
  • sun lamp
  • incandescent lamp
  • flashbulb
  • dark lantern
  • flare
  • flashcube
  • flash
  • girandole
  • gasolier
  • arc light
  • illuminant
  • klieg light
  • kleig light
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