Lantern

usgb/ˈlæntərn/
noun

A portable device that gives light. It often has a handle and runs on batteries or can be lit by a flame.

He used a lantern to light up the path in the dark.
Visual representation of "lantern" - A portable device that gives light. It often has a handle and runs on batteries or can be lit by a flame.

Often appears as...

  • camping lantern
  • oil lantern
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Portable Light

Remember, a lantern is a mobile source of light, not fixed in one place.

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When the power went out, we used a lantern to find our way around the house.
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Many Shapes

Lanterns can come in different shapes like round, square, or cylindrical.

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She bought a round lantern for the camping trip.
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Various Uses

Lanterns are not just for home use; they're also common in camping and fishing.

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Our camping lantern hung from a tree at the campsite.
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