Lantern

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

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Definition of Lantern

Noun

  1. A case of translucent or transparent material made to protect a flame, or light, used to illuminate its surroundings.
  2. Especially, a metal casing with lens used to illuminate a stage (e.g. spotlight, floodlight).
  3. An open structure of light material set upon a roof, to give light and air to the interior.
  4. A cage or open chamber of rich architecture, open below into the building or tower which it crowns.
  5. A smaller and secondary cupola crowning a larger one, for ornament, or to admit light.

    "the lantern of the cupola of the Capitol at Washington, or that of the Florence cathedral"

Verb

  1. To furnish with a lantern.

    "to lantern a lighthouse"

Adjective

  1. Of a facial feature, large and squarish in shape as an old-fashioned lantern.

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