1
a
: any of various devices for producing light or sometimes heat: such as
(1)
: a vessel with a wick for burning an inflammable liquid (such as oil) to produce light
(2)
: a glass bulb or tube that emits light produced by electricity (such as an incandescent light bulb or fluorescent lamp)
b
: a decorative appliance housing a lamp that is usually covered by a shade
2
: a celestial body
3
: a source of intellectual or spiritual illumination
4
: eye sense 1a
—usually used in plural
Examples of lamp in a Sentence
I didn't realize it had gotten so dark in the room until my wife came in and turned on the lamp, momentarily blinding me.
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Whether new or antique, they can be restyled with accessories, objects, or table lamps.
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Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 10 Jan. 2026
Kemp agrees, saying art lights lend a classic, purposeful element to a space, while small lamps should be sought out equally.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
When heading out to look for lamps, take a lightbulb along to test them in-store, but also consider rewiring nonfunctional pieces.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2026
Several months ago, I was tasked by She Who Must Be Obeyed to gather several new interior ordinary light bulbs for lamps.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 10 Jan. 2026
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Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 10 Jan. 2026
Kemp agrees, saying art lights lend a classic, purposeful element to a space, while small lamps should be sought out equally.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
When heading out to look for lamps, take a lightbulb along to test them in-store, but also consider rewiring nonfunctional pieces.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2026
Several months ago, I was tasked by She Who Must Be Obeyed to gather several new interior ordinary light bulbs for lamps.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 10 Jan. 2026
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“Lamp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lamp. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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lamp
noun
: a device for producing light or heat
Medical Definition
lamp
noun
: any of various devices for producing light or heat see kromayer lamp, slit lamp
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