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lantern

/ˈlæn.tən/
A2 · Elementary★★★☆☆
noun

Simple Meaning

a light inside a container that you can carry or hang outside.

When to Use

💬Daily Conversation✈️Travel English
Elementary — simple everyday language

Examples in Conversation

Can you grab the lantern for the camping trip?

We hung a paper lantern on the porch for the party.

Full Definition

A case of translucent or transparent material made to protect a flame, or light, used to illuminate its surroundings.

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lanternslantern-lit