lantern
noun
a transparent or translucent, usually portable, case for enclosing a light and protecting it from the wind, rain, etc.
lanterns
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pluralof lantern.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The plant belongs to Thismia, a genus of tiny species sometimes known as "fairy lanterns."
From Science Daily ● Sep. 4, 2026
People dug out lanterns and old radios, and companies scrambled to save what production they could.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
In the wholesale markets of Yiwu, the Chinese city known for supplying the world with inexpensive goods, buyers can find prayer rugs, Quran stands, modest clothing, Ramadan lanterns and crescent-shaped decorations.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 12, 2026
Wilson says of their immersive storybook escape, which features a delightful hand-painted mural on the walls and tiny lanterns that, when touched, offer a narrated fairy tale.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 29, 2026
They lit the lanterns, and Pinmei could see everything as if it were a stage.
From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin
