floor lamp

noun

: a tall lamp that stands on the floor

Examples of floor lamp in a Sentence

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The same floor lamp leaned drunkenly in the corner. Rick Bragg, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026 Adding bedside and table lamps, wall sconces, and even floor lamps will provide greater control over the lighting source. Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2026 Bedside lamps with fabric shades like raffia or linen for soft visual interest, wall sconces—especially candle variations—for ambient glow, and a floor lamp near a lounge chair can create distinct lighting zones that support reading or winding down without screens. Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 12 Mar. 2026 As many homes may not have an abundance of overhead lighting, various sources of light are key, from floor lamps to table lamps and task lighting. Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 11 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 29 Mar. 2026.

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