Plural of lantern
regular plural
The plural of lantern is lanterns.
Forms of lantern
| Singular | lantern /ˈlæntən/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | lanterns |
| Countable | countable |
Lanterns in a sentence
- Workers of a lantern production factory in Da'an District, Zigong City, transport the finished lanterns.2022 February 1, “In picture: Lunar New Year celebrations around the globe”, in South China Morning Post, →ISSN, →OCLC, archived from the…. From the entry Da'an
- They marched through Gushan District and released sky lanterns to mourn victims and pray for Hong Kong.2020 June 5, C. Chuang, “Vigils Marking June 4 Held in Taipei, Kaohsiung [悼念六四31週年 北燭光晚會.高放天燈]”, in Public Television Service, archived…. From the entry Gushan
- The people of Pinghsi release sky lanterns to appeal for good fortune.2015, Taiwan Art & Civilization, →ISBN, →OCLC, page…. From the entry Pinghsi
- It is she, they say, who is waving festival lanterns down there, making such beautiful sea-lights.2014, Alexander Cordell, The Dreams of Fair Women, →ISBN. From the entry sea-light
- Believers gathered to release sky lanterns as a form of prayer for good luck and blessings.2012 January 28, Pichi Chuang, Reuters, archived from the original on 11 Feb 2024. From the entry Pingxi
Meaning of lantern
- noun A case of translucent or transparent material made to protect a flame, or light, used to illuminate its surroundings.
- noun Especially, a metal casing with lens used to illuminate a stage (e.g. spotlight, floodlight).
- noun An open structure of light material set upon a roof, to give light and air to the interior.
Questions about the plural of lantern
- What is the plural of lantern?
- The plural of lantern is lanterns.
- Is lantern countable?
- Lantern is a countable noun.
Source and license
Adapted from Wiktionary: lantern (page history and authors) and the entries of its forms. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws left out forms marked obsolete, archaic, rare or dialectal and added the examples. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.
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