often attributive
1
: a usually portable protective case for a light with transparent openings compare chinese lantern
2
a
obsolete
: lighthouse
b
: the chamber in a lighthouse containing the light
c
: a structure with glazed or open sides above an opening in a roof for light or ventilation
d
: a small tower or cupola or one stage of a cupola
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Paddlers must bring their own watercraft, personal flotation device (PFD), whistle, and an electric white light (flashlight, lantern, or headlamp).
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Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2024
Some levels call for players to keep lanterns lit during battle while other confrontations take place on the water.
—Gieson Cacho, The Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2024
Ensure that all equipment, including stoves and lanterns, is in good working order and used properly.
—Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 27 July 2024
Consider hanging wicker lanterns as backyard lights or flanking a pair of sconces with wicker lampshades on either side of your bathroom vanity.
4.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2024
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Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2024
Some levels call for players to keep lanterns lit during battle while other confrontations take place on the water.
—Gieson Cacho, The Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2024
Ensure that all equipment, including stoves and lanterns, is in good working order and used properly.
—Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 27 July 2024
Consider hanging wicker lanterns as backyard lights or flanking a pair of sconces with wicker lampshades on either side of your bathroom vanity.
4.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2024
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“Lantern.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lantern. Accessed 20 Aug. 2024.
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