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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Though the area is already filled with natural light, Gaines made sure to include plenty of ambient lighting like candles, lamps, and a tiered accent chandelier.
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 July 2025
Once the bulbs are charged, they can be used in a lamp by plugging the socket into a little device that comes with the bulb.
—arkansasonline.com, 10 July 2025
Let there be light: This modern desk lamp is designed to intelligently illuminate your space by tracking local daylight to automatically balance the brightness and color temperature.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 9 July 2025
At First Watch, patrons can expect classic, healthy breakfast and lunch dishes, with all meals made to order and no heat lamps or fryers in their food preparation, according to Eduardo Rios, a new restaurant opening manager.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2025
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 July 2025
Once the bulbs are charged, they can be used in a lamp by plugging the socket into a little device that comes with the bulb.
—arkansasonline.com, 10 July 2025
Let there be light: This modern desk lamp is designed to intelligently illuminate your space by tracking local daylight to automatically balance the brightness and color temperature.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 9 July 2025
At First Watch, patrons can expect classic, healthy breakfast and lunch dishes, with all meals made to order and no heat lamps or fryers in their food preparation, according to Eduardo Rios, a new restaurant opening manager.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2025
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“Lamp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lamp. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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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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