lantern

BrE /ˈlæntən/ AmE /ˈlæntərn/

noun en → es

1 LIGHT SOURCE [noun] B1

a portable light that is usually hung or carried and has a protective cover over the flame or bulb

farol, linterna, antorcha

  • carry a lantern

Collocations lantern light · carrying a lantern

  • She carried a lantern to light her way.

    Ella llevó una linterna para iluminar su camino.

2 DECORATIVE LIGHT [noun] B2

a decorative light that is often hung from the ceiling or placed on a wall, usually in a garden or at a party

farol decorativo, lámpara de jardín

  • hang a lantern

Collocations hanging lanterns · lantern decorations

  • They hung lanterns around the garden for the party.

    Colgaron faroles alrededor del jardín para la fiesta.