lanterns
word · lemma: lantern
Definition
Lanterns are portable lights, often with a protective covering, that are commonly used outdoors or in celebrations. They can be decorative or used for practical lighting.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used to describe decorative lights at festivals (like paper lanterns at Chinese New Year) as well as traditional oil or electric outdoor lamps. "Lanterns" are typically portable and often associated with special events.
Example Sentences
The children carried colorful lanterns in the parade.
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We hung lanterns in the garden for the party.
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They lit the lanterns when it got dark.
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During the festival, the river was filled with floating lanterns.
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People love taking photos under the glowing red lanterns at Chinese New Year.
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My grandparents still use oil lanterns when the electricity goes out at their house.
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