hurricane lamp

American  

noun

1. a candlestick or oil lantern protected against drafts or winds by a glass chimney.

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hurricane lamp British  

noun

1. Also called: storm lantern.  a paraffin lamp, with a glass covering to prevent the flame from being blown out

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Etymology

Origin of hurricane lamp

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

Bunny Williams for Ballard Designs Tortoise blown-glass hurricane lamp, 16" h. x 6" dia.;

From Architectural Digest • Dec. 1, 2014

Pretty Lena responded with drumfire�a hurricane lamp, some dishes and three ashtrays.

From Time Magazine Archive

I took the small hurricane lamp off my bed table, went to the kitchen, and lit it with a match.

From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce

The hurricane lamp was lit, but it was still pitch-dark outside.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo

Or I could light the hurricane lamp me and Jay used when we lost power because of a storm.

From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce