lantern

nounlamp

Synonyms for lantern

noun lamp

light

noun. luminescence from sun or other source

Word Origin & History

mid-13c., from Old French lanterne "lamp, lantern, light" (12c.), from Latin lanterna "lantern, lamp, torch," altered (by influence of Latin lucerna "lamp") from Greek lampter "torch," from lampein "to shine" (see lamp). Variant lanthorn (16c.-19c.) was folk etymology based on the common use of horn as a translucent cover. Lantern-jaws "hollow, long cheeks" is from a resemblance noted since at least mid-14c.

Example Sentences forlantern

There, by the light of a lantern, he and Jud made Andrew as comfortable as possible.

He got up from his chair, lighted a lantern, and went outside.

He lighted the lantern, and Hal Dozier went down the steep steps, humming.

Imagine scouts scouring the woods with a lantern—with a lantern, Renny!

The telegram was found, and the captain read it, while Tim held the lantern.

The lantern, set on a tombstone beside them, blinked in a snowy gust.

At camp he lighted his lantern and spread out his find on the table.

After a moment he arose, took his lantern into his tent, and there spread his find on his cot.

It was the hired man with whom Margaret had left the letter, and he held a lantern in his hand.

Gawtrey placed the lantern on the table and seated himself in silence.

lantern

Synonyms for lantern

cupola

light

lights

torch

lantern

Synonyms for lantern

More words related to lantern

beacon

cupola

light

lights

torch