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lantern Synonyms

Another word for lantern

Choosing another word for lantern depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A portable source of lighting featuring a transparent or translucent protective enclosure for a lamp, candle, or flame, designed to shield it from wind and rain.

Usage Example

"During the power outage, they relied on a battery-powered camping lamp to illuminate the tent."

Strongest
lamp
Strong
light
flashlight
torch
Weak
beacon

• noun (Context 2)

A windowed architectural structure situated on top of a roof or dome to allow natural light and air to enter the interior space below.

Usage Example

"The majestic dome of the cathedral is crowned by an ornate stone cupola that bathes the sanctuary in sunlight."

Strong
cupola
skylight
Weak
belvedere
turret

• noun (Context 3)

The enclosed glass housing at the top of a lighthouse that contains the powerful optical lens and primary light source.

Usage Example

"The keeper climbed the spiral staircase to clean the glass panes of the lighthouse beacon before nightfall."

Strong
beacon
lamp

• Nearby Words

lanky
lanolin
lantana
lantern
lanternfish
lanx
lanyard

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Lantern. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/lantern
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