floor lamp

noun

: a tall lamp that stands on the floor

Examples of floor lamp in a Sentence

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An easel floor lamp by Angelo Lelii from Donzella illuminates Rodolfo Abularach’s painting Elena from Joe Sheftel Art & Advising. David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 10 Apr. 2026 The burglar stole a rare set of Pierre Paulin Elysee floor lamps, valued at $10,000 each, along with five designer chairs and other items, police said. Rich Schapiro, NBC news, 3 Apr. 2026 Italian design studio Formafantasma joins forces with Flos to create Superwire F, a floor lamp that feels a departure for both parties. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026 The same floor lamp leaned drunkenly in the corner. Rick Bragg, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 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 Apr. 2026.

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