floor lamp

noun

: a tall lamp that stands on the floor

Examples of floor lamp in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Stock up on decor pieces like throw pillows and floor lamps for a fresh new aesthetic, bulk up your kitchen essentials with new knives and nonstick cookware, and enjoy more time outdoors with new Adirondack chairs and dining sets. Ali Faccenda, Peoplemag, 4 June 2024 Incorporate the idea in your own home through chandeliers, floor lamps, and wall sconces. 03 of 13 From Black to White This year, color palettes are shifting from dark, moody grays and blues to light and bright neutrals. Claire Hoppe, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2024 Wayfair’s home decor deals just about rival Black Friday with 80 percent off a Sand & Stable floor lamp, 77 percent off a Joss & Main striped throw pillow, and 72 percent on this shatterproof metal full-length mirror. Megan Schaltegger, Peoplemag, 24 May 2024 The siding was stripped to the cinder block; a floor lamp silhouetted one empty room. Kamila Hrabchuk, Washington Post, 1 Jan. 2024 Extendable Floor Lamp with Empire Shade Brass Good lighting is an absolute game-changer for breathing life into any space, and this extendable floor lamp with an empire brass shade is perfect for achieving just that. Megan Schaltegger, Peoplemag, 26 Dec. 2023 Mix and match candles, small desk lamps, floor lamps, and LED strip lights to create an atmospheric work setup. Abby Wilson, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2023 Each item—which ranges from scones to pendants to floor lamps—features different shapes and sizes, yet they’re cohesively connected with sinewy, spindly arms. Elise Taylor, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2023 His latest Outward floor lamp, available from Ralph Pucci, is made of plasterglass and stands over six feet tall. Parker Bowie Larson, ELLE Decor, 9 May 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1892, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of floor lamp was in 1892

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“Floor lamp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/floor%20lamp. Accessed 11 Jun. 2024.

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