floor lamp

noun

: a tall lamp that stands on the floor

Examples of floor lamp in a Sentence

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Inside, design classics have been properly invested in, from 1960s Arco floor lamps to the 1930s Utrecht armchair by Cassina. Megan Rose Murray, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026 Perhaps the best perk of the suite was the large balcony with ample plump seating and an atmospheric floor lamp, a glorious extension of the indoor space for prime castle viewing. Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026 This floor lamp is the kind of piece that channels main character energy. Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 1 July 2026 Instead, the designer recommends adorning your living room with an array of fixtures, ranging from chandeliers to sconces to table lamps to floor lamps. Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for floor lamp

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 15 Jul. 2026.

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