lampion
- noun
:
farolito
- The lampion lit up the garden beautifully.
Examples
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During the festival, colorful lampions lit up the streets, creating a magical atmosphere.
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We hung a colorful lampion outside for the festival.
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Colorful lampions hung above the street during the festival.
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Children carried glowing lampions during the evening parade.
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She decorated the garden with red and gold lampions for the party.
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The children carried lampions while singing traditional songs on their way to the celebration.
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As the sun set, the garden transformed with glowing lampions hanging from the trees.
Synonyms
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4.0
A decorative paper light that folds and glows when lit for festivals
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9.1
A small paper lantern placed outside at Christmas to give soft light
A small paper lantern with a candle that lights paths at night
A small lantern people carry to give light in a procession
Surface Forms
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.