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Wordabulary

lantern

Pronunciation
Noun A1 Beginner

Quick answer

A container with a light inside, often carried by a handle, used to see in the dark.

"They hung a lantern outside the tent so they could find their way back at night."

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Which word fits the gap? "They hung a _____ outside the tent so they could find their way back at night."

Answer: lantern

In your own words, what does "lantern" mean?

A container with a light inside, often carried by a handle, used to see in the dark.

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