Lantern: meaning, definitions and examples

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lantern

 

[ หˆlรฆn.tษ™rn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

light source

A lantern is a portable light source, typically featuring a protective enclosure to prevent the flame from being extinguished by wind or rain. Lanterns have been used for centuries for illumination, signaling, and decoration.

Synonyms

lamp, light, torch

Examples of usage

  • Lanterns were commonly used in the past for lighting the way in the dark.
  • The campers hung a lantern outside their tent to provide some light.
Context #2 | Noun

housing for a light bulb

In architecture, a lantern is a small structure on the top of a dome or a roof that provides natural light to the space below. It usually contains windows or glass panels to allow light to enter.

Synonyms

cupola, dome, skylight

Examples of usage

  • The cathedral's dome features a beautiful lantern that lets in sunlight.
  • The modern house design includes a lantern to bring in natural light.

Translations

Translations of the word "lantern" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น lanterna

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเคพเคฒเคŸเฅ‡เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Laterne

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lentera

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปั–ั…ั‚ะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ latarnia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒฉใƒณใ‚ฟใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท lanterne

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ linterna

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท fener

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋žœํ„ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูุงู†ูˆุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lucerna

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ lampรกลก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฏ็ฌผ (dฤ“nglรณng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ lanterna

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ljรณsker

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐั€ั‹า›ัˆะฐะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒšแƒแƒ›แƒžแƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fษ™nษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ linterna

Etymology

The word 'lantern' originated from the Middle English word 'lanterne', which came from the Old French 'lanterne', ultimately derived from the Latin word 'lanterna'. Lanterns have been used by various civilizations throughout history for different purposes, from providing light in the darkness to serving as decorative pieces. They have evolved over time to include various designs and materials, but their fundamental role as a light source remains unchanged.

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