lampshade

noun

lamp·​shade ˈlamp-ˌshād How to pronounce lampshade (audio)
: a cover that softens or directs the light of a lamp

Examples of lampshade in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Dark oak paneling and historic beams mark its hall with candle-chevalier lampshades, stone fireplaces, and exposed Cotswold stone brickwork peeping out of every corner, utter farmhouse chic. Lewis Nunn, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2024 Gilded frames and white lampshades pop against the dark walls. Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023 Irina Shayk put a Matrix spin on morning drop-off, taking her daughter to school in a black leather trench coat, an oversized black sweatshirt and thigh-high black leather boots that add up to what some call the lampshade look. Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 8 Nov. 2023 The bullet sailed into the room, tore through a lampshade and sped just over the heads of her grandchildren, who were there to spend the night - kids 2 to 12, most under age 9. Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 4 Feb. 2024 The humans also reported being unhappy about the lampshade on their pet’s head. Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 26 Jan. 2024 Shades of blue in this traditional bedroom appear on the striped lampshade, patterned throw pillows, and nightstand artwork. Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023 This estate dates from the 18th century and is now a glamorous confection of shimmering silk, delicate stucco, more than 20 types of marble, Venetian terrazzo flooring, gleaming chandeliers Fortuny lampshades, and Murano candelabras. Ann Abel, Robb Report, 19 Dec. 2023 The lamp features a crystal lampshade that adds a touch of glamour to any setting. Theresa Johnson, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1829, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of lampshade was in 1829

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“Lampshade.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lampshade. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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