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lantern Synonyms

Another word for lantern

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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
Weak
torch

• 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

• Nearby Words

langur
lansing
lantana
lantern
lanternfish
lanx
lanyard

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Lantern. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/lantern
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