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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At Treville, this legacy comes to life through the estate’s Moroccan lanterns, which cast a warm, dreamlike glow across its rooms and gardens.
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Livia Hengel, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Best Closeout Decor Deals Jazz up indoor and outdoor spaces with elegant hanging lanterns, eye-catching area rugs, and versatile planter sets, all up to 79% off.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 June 2025
Faux roofs and real lanterns inside give the place the feel of a Tokyo alleyway.
—David Allan, CNN Money, 31 May 2025
Elijah’s trick involves putting Joseph the gerbil in a fabric lantern and discreetly dropping him into a cushioned box below.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 29 May 2025
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Livia Hengel, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Best Closeout Decor Deals Jazz up indoor and outdoor spaces with elegant hanging lanterns, eye-catching area rugs, and versatile planter sets, all up to 79% off.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 June 2025
Faux roofs and real lanterns inside give the place the feel of a Tokyo alleyway.
—David Allan, CNN Money, 31 May 2025
Elijah’s trick involves putting Joseph the gerbil in a fabric lantern and discreetly dropping him into a cushioned box below.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 29 May 2025
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“Lantern.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lantern. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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