Storm 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 lighthouse keeper hung a storm lantern from the railing to light the way for sailors on stormy nights.
- In the midst of the hurricane, the only light source left was a trusty storm lantern that withstood the howling winds.
- As the dark storm clouds gathered, the park ranger lit a storm lantern to illuminate the walking trails for late-night visitors.
- During the camping trip, a storm lantern proved to be a reliable source of light when a fierce gust of wind extinguished the campfire.
- In the 19th-century ship's galley, a storm lantern hung from the ceiling, casting a warm glow over the wooden countertops.