lantern

A portable light source, typically consisting of a protective case containing a lamp or candle, used for illumination.

ruПереносной источник света, обычно состоящий из защитного корпуса, содержащего лампу или свечу, используемый для освещения.esObjeto portátil que produce luz, generalmente consistente en una carcasa protectora que contiene una lámpara o vela, utilizado para iluminar.frSource lumineuse portable, généralement constituée d'un boîtier protecteur contenant une lampe ou une bougie, utilisée pour éclairer.deTragbare Lichtquelle, die meist aus einem Schutzgehäuse mit einer Lampe oder Kerze besteht und zum Beleuchten dient.ptDispositivo portátil que produz luz, geralmente composto por uma estrutura protetora que contém uma lâmpada, vela ou outra fonte de luz, usada para iluminar.zh一种便携式照明器具，通常带有保护性外壳，内装灯、蜡烛或灯泡；也指灯笼状的结构或装饰物。arأداة محمولة للإضاءة، تتكوّن عادةً من هيكل واقٍ يحتوي على مصباح أو شمعة، تُستخدم لإنارة المكان. وتُطلق أيضاً على المصباح الذي يُوضع في الفوانيس أو يُعلَّق للإضاءة.

1. Portable light source A2 formal

   A portable light source, typically with a protective case and a handle, often used outdoors.

   • We took a lantern on our camping trip.
   • The old lantern cast a warm glow on the porch.
   • He lit the lantern to see in the dark.

   ruФонарьesLinterna (portátil)frLanterne portativedeLaterneptLanternazh灯笼arفانوس محمول

   Sinônimos: lamplighttorch

2. Decorative light B1 formal

   A decorative light fixture, often made of glass or metal, used indoors or outdoors.

   • The garden was lit with beautiful paper lanterns.
   • She hung a lantern in the window for the festival.
   • The restaurant had lanterns hanging from the ceiling.

   ruДекоративный светильникesFarol decorativofrLanterne décorativedeDekorative LeuchteptLanterna decorativazh装饰灯arمصباح زينة

   Sinônimos: lamplight

3. Historical light source B1 formal

   A traditional light source using a candle or oil flame, enclosed in a protective case.

   • In the old days, people used oil lanterns for light.
   • The museum displayed a collection of antique lanterns.
   • The lighthouse keeper carried a lantern up the stairs.

   ruФонарьesLinterna tradicionalfrLanterne (source de lumière historique)deLaterneptLanternazh灯笼arفانوس

• lanterns plural form
• lanterns' possessive plural form
• lantern's possessive singular form