1. small paper bags partially filled with sand and containing a candle, used as decorative lights especially during Christmas celebrations in the southwestern United States
Usage: regional; plural form

Examples

• The neighborhood was lined with luminarias on Christmas Eve.
• We spent the afternoon making luminarias for the holiday display.
• The soft glow of luminarias created a magical atmosphere along the walkway.
• Traditional luminarias are made with brown paper bags, sand, and votive candles.
• The church organized volunteers to set up luminarias around the plaza.
• Hundreds of luminarias illuminated the historic district during the festival.