Synonyms for

Lanterns

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

Definition

A lantern is a portable light used to illuminate areas and pathways.

Synonyms & similar words

lantern lamp light torch candle flashlight glow candelabrum chandelier flare lanthorn luminary nightlight sconce searchlight streetlight candelabra gaslight

Synonyms by register

Formal

luminary illuminator light source

Informal

lamp light torch

Literary

beacon luminescence effulgence

Antonyms

darkness gloom shadows obscurity night

Common collocations

  • paper lanterns
  • hanging lanterns
  • oil lanterns
  • lantern festival
  • street lanterns
  • decorative lanterns
  • gas lanterns

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 a structure designed to hold and protect a light source, often for outdoor or portable use.

Example sentences

  1. The lanterns lit up the garden beautifully.
  2. I bought a lantern for our camping trip.
  3. The lantern flickered in the wind.
  4. The lanterns were hung up for the festival.
  5. A lantern can be used for decoration too.

Quotes

  • "The lantern in his hand was shaking now, but his face was set and his feet were steady." - Frances Hodgson Burnett
  • "The light of a single lantern, in a wilderness of darkness, is of incalculable value." - Robert W. Chambers
  • "In the lantern light, the small room's shadows had turned into monsters." - Cornelia Funke

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