n.
Pronunciation: ' lan-t ə rn
Function: noun
Usage: often attrib
Etymology: Middle English lanterne, from Anglo-French, from Latin lanterna, from Greek lampt ē r, from lampein to shine ― more at LAMP
Date: 13th century
1 : a usually portable protective case for a light with transparent openings ― compare CHINESE LANTERN
2 a obsolete : LIGHTHOUSE b : the chamber in a lighthouse containing the light c : a structure with glazed or open sides above an opening in a roof for light or ventilation d : a small tower or cupola or one stage of a cupola
3 : PROJECTOR 2B