floor lamp

noun

: a tall lamp that stands on the floor

Examples of floor lamp in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In the living room, for instance, 1950s Danish oak easy chairs, a custom shearling-upholstered sectional piled with cushions, and a 1950s Lisa Johansson-Pape brass floor lamp gather around the fireplace. — Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 21 Aug. 2026

Cozy up in a reading nook complete with a brass floor lamp that casts a warm glow, or give your bedside a functional upgrade with this mid-century nightstand. — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 16 Aug. 2026

Thompson says to use matching table lamps on either side of your sofa or lean on one large floor lamp. — Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 15 Aug. 2026

Wood floor lamps, black-and-white bathroom tile, and vintage touches such as Victrola Bluetooth speakers and Magic Chef mini fridges complete the atmosphere while offering all of today’s conveniences. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1892, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for floor lamp

• decamp
• encamp
• headlamp
• preamp
• revamp
• timestamp
• amp
• champ
• clamp
• cramp
• damp
• gamp