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Lantern
/ˈlæn.tən/
Today’s word is River.
What it means
- noun
A case of translucent or transparent material made to protect a flame, or light, used to illuminate its surroundings.
- noun
Especially, a metal casing with lens used to illuminate a stage (e.g. spotlight, floodlight).
- noun
An open structure of light material set upon a roof, to give light and air to the interior.
Where it comes from
Lantern comes from Latin lanterna, from Greek lampter, a torch or a lamp stand, by way of Old French. English has had it since the Middle Ages. It names a light with a case around it, so the flame can be carried in the wind.
In a sentence
- Our lantern went out.by CK, Tatoeba
- I want a lantern.by CK, Tatoeba
- You'll need a lantern.by Miktsoanit, Tatoeba
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