Synonyms for

Lantern

Verb / ˈlæntɜ:n / Another word for lantern — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a portable light with a protective case and a handle

Synonyms & similar words

lamp light torch candlestick candleholder candlestand candelabrum chandelier sconce fixture lanthorn beacon flare flashlight headlamp searchlight spotlight glowstick candle

Synonyms by register

Formal

luminary light source illuminator

Informal

light lamp torch

Literary

beacon lamp of knowledge guiding star

Antonyms

darkness gloom shadow obscurity night

Common collocations

  • paper lantern
  • oil lantern
  • gas lantern
  • handheld lantern
  • hanging lantern
  • lit lantern
  • dark lantern

Word family

noun lantern
verb lantern

Usage note

A lantern is a portable light source, often enclosed in a protective casing. While 'lamp' can be a synonym, 'lantern' specifically implies portability and often a more traditional or decorative design.

Example sentences

  1. The lantern lit up the dark forest.
  2. We used a lantern to find our way through the cave.
  3. My dad hung a lantern outside our house for Halloween.
  4. The sailor used a lantern to signal for help.
  5. I put a lantern on the table to create a cozy atmosphere.

Quotes

  • Happiness is a warm puppy and a lantern in the dark.
  • Every path has its puddle, and every lantern its shadow.
  • What we need is more people who specialize in the impossible.

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