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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.

Synonyms

  • Hurricane Lamp
  • Tornado Lantern
  • Storm Lantern
  • Storm Lamp

Hypernyms

  • Lamp
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