magiclantern
nounUK /ˈmædʒɪk ˈlæntən/
US /ˈmædʒɪk ˈlæntərn/
A magic lantern is an old machine that shines pictures onto a wall.
Grandpa showed us how the magic lantern made pictures glow on the wall.
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2. A lamp with a magic trick inside that makes it seem to glow by itself.
The magician's magic lantern lit up without any fire.
3. A story or idea that lights up someone's imagination.
Her notebook was a magic lantern of wild ideas.
4. A small lantern used in old stage shows to create spooky light effects.
The ghost appeared when the magic lantern flickered behind the curtain.