lantern

Example Sentences

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Giant red lanterns adorned the outdoor courtyard, and the guests inside treated themselves to food stalls akin to a Taiwanese night market.

From The Wall Street Journal

We were almost asleep when the door opened, and the light of a lantern danced into the room.

From Literature

All Indiana held its breath, and somebody raised a lantern aloft.

From Literature

Anna May feigned offense, then tipped up her chin and said with exaggerated loftiness, “And actually, I was one of just three lantern holders.”

From Literature

Not so dark that the streetlamps have come on yet, but dark enough that I know I’ll eventually wish for a lantern.

From Literature