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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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
A canopy of candy-colored paper lanterns and twinkling lights hangs over a long dining table opposite the restaurant.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
On a walk to Soho for fish and chips in London this week, I was struck by the vibrant red lanterns in Chinatown.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 13, 2026
His bites are healed, his face bright like the Hanukkah lanterns we set on the table.
From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron
