magic lantern
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of magic lantern
First recorded in 1690–1700
Example Sentences
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In his downtime he would travel by horse and buggy across Pennsylvania and neighboring states with what he called his "exhibition": a new-fangled Edison phonograph, a magic lantern slide projector and later on, movies.
From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026
It sprinkles the open parts of the interior with sunlight during the day and glows like a magic lantern at night.
From Slate • Nov. 22, 2017
It’s a magic lantern slide that was shown to patients, like a sort of early Rorschach inkblot.
From Washington Post • Mar. 27, 2017
On the magic lantern of his ancient Moviola screen, Andy Warhol sprang to life once more – brick-red polo-neck, slacks, wig.
From The Guardian • Aug. 14, 2015
A magic lantern across the street threw the figures on the sheet.
From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith
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