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lampion

lampion

8.9
A paper lantern hung as a decoration at festivals and parties
  • noun
translation icon : farolito
  • The lampion lit up the garden beautifully.

Examples

  • During the festival, colorful lampions lit up the streets, creating a magical atmosphere.

  • We hung a colorful lampion outside for the festival.

  • Colorful lampions hung above the street during the festival.

  • Children carried glowing lampions during the evening parade.

  • She decorated the garden with red and gold lampions for the party.

  • The children carried lampions while singing traditional songs on their way to the celebration.

  • As the sun set, the garden transformed with glowing lampions hanging from the trees.

Synonyms

Chinese lantern
vslampion
1 4.0

A decorative paper light that folds and glows when lit for festivals

is a general decorative paper light for festivals rather than collapsible bright style
farolito
vslampion
  • US
1 9.1

A small paper lantern placed outside at Christmas to give soft light

is the broader term for decorative paper lights not limited regionally
luminaria
vslampion
  • US
8.8

A small paper lantern with a candle that lights paths at night

is used mainly as festival decoration rather than for pathway lighting
fanal
vslampion
  • Archaic
9.9

A small lantern people carry to give light in a procession

is the modern common word for decorative paper lights used at festivals

Surface Forms

lampion singular
lampions plural

Etymology

Lampion comes from French and Italian words that go back to the old word lampas, which means 'torch'. It is like the English word lamp, so a lampion is a small, decorative lantern you hang at festivals.