Meaning Of The Word Lantern

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Lantern Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Lantern?

lantern
countable noun: A lantern is a lamp in a metal frame with glass sides and with a handle on top so you can carry it.

lantern in American English
a transparent or translucent case for holding a light and protecting it from wind and weather: it usually has a handle on its framework so that it can be carried
noun: a transparent or translucent, usually portable, case for enclosing a light and protecting it from the wind, rain, etc

lantern in British English
noun: a light with a transparent or translucent protective case

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