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
That lively string of bird feeders beside the nursing home seemed quietly heroic, like a line of lanterns burning brightly against the dusk.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 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
Those plans included improvements to the roof, replacement lanterns and internal works to rooms including the south anteroom and dining areas.
From BBC ● May 14, 2026
Constance and Methuselah carried lanterns; Matthias bore the Warrior’s shield upon his arm.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
