Hurricane Lantern (Noun)
Meaning
An oil lamp with a glass chimney and perforated metal lid to protect the flame from high winds; candlestick with a glass chimney.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The campers lit their hurricane lantern to provide light during the stormy night.
- She carefully positioned the hurricane lantern on the porch table to ward off the evening gloom.
- A sturdy hurricane lantern sat on the counter of the lighthouse, waiting to be lit in case the electric power failed.
- During hurricane season, we keep a few hurricane lanterns and plenty of oil on hand in case the power goes out.
- The antique hurricane lantern hung from the porch ceiling, a charming yet functional relic from a bygone era.