Meanings
nounlantern roof (plural lantern roofs)
plural lantern roofs
- architectureA roof that allows natural light through.
The present station buildings date back to 1886, when they were rebuilt with their distinctive canopy and lantern roof.
2021 September 22, “National Rail Awards 2021: Eastbourne - Southern”, in RAIL, number 940, page 45
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