floor lamp

noun

: a tall lamp that stands on the floor

Examples of floor lamp in a Sentence

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Light Fixtures Adding your own light fixtures, such as table, desk, and floor lamps, gives you more control over your space’s brightness and warmth. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 25 Sep. 2026 Site-specific wall pieces made in the mid ’50s evolved into chandeliers, sconces, and even a tangled floor lamp, all of which got a coat of coral, blue, or black house paint (a few were gold leafed) that lent a unique, aged texture. — Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 22 Sep. 2026 Furniture like Crate & Barrel's bar stools and swivel chairs is part of the sale, as well as table lamps and floor lamps in multiple styles. — ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026 Instead, LaMarque suggests adding decorative fixtures such as sconces, floor lamps, and table lamps to create atmosphere and intimacy in your living room. — Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 25 Aug. 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 4 Oct. 2026.

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