a lantern made from paper (shading a candle etc); often hung at Chinese and Japanese festivals
Examples of 'paper lantern' in a sentence
paper lantern
These little orange fruit, with their paper-lantern cases, are the all-purpose lazy dessert garnish.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
At night, the open-air bar is lit by paper lanterns; impossibly romantic.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Ornately decorated paper lanterns are sold everywhere.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
There might be a handful of red paper lanterns, there might not.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Clad in white for her wedding, she is less butterfly than moth, fearfully flapping around the paper lanterns.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
There, locals float candles downriver on handmade boats of banana leaves and wood and send thousands of paper lanterns skywards.
The Sun (2018)
One boring explanation then was that the reddish lights in the sky were paper lanterns set alight at a nearby birthday party.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Available in green, purple or yellow, these outdoor lights (15cm diameter) look like coloured paper lanterns, but are durable solar lamps made from plastic.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
This experienced team of entertainers will organise imaginative activities, from launching paper lanterns to treasure hunts and fancy dress to making chocolate truffles.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Paper lanterns and chains, which are simple to make, are great for a retro, homespun theme.