red lantern
Asian festival light
Red lantern refers to the last-place finisher in a race or competition, especially in cycling.
The term comes from the red lantern that once hung on the caboose of a train to mark the end.
In the Tour de France, the rider in last place holds the lanterne rouge—the red lantern position carries its own perverse honor, proving you finished what others couldn't.
- glowSteady, soft light
- warm glowGentle heat and light
- ChineseOf that Asian nation
- festivalOrganized public celebration
- paperPressed pulp for writing
light · crimson · silk · hanging · Chinatown · night market · New Year · brothel · district · Amsterdam · streetlight · street lamp · candle · flame · scarlet · night · illumination · decoration
red lanternyellow jersey
Race leader's distinctive top
winner · champion · race leader · first place · podium finisher
red, lantern, reds, redder, reddest, reddish, redden, reddened, reddening