/ Dictionary / Index C Chinese lantern: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: Chi'nese lan'tern Pronunciation: [key] a collapsible lantern of thin, colored paper, often used for decorative lighting. Also called Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. Chinese lacquer Chinese lantern plant Related Content Daily Word Quiz: acerbity Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language