floor lamp

noun

: a tall lamp that stands on the floor

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Most of the lamps on view this week and next are works of sculpture in themselves, from a towering totemic floor lamp to a slight but dynamic nightlight. Anthony Paletta, Curbed, 17 May 2026 Large floor lamps, striking marble outdoor sconces, and brass pendants promise a dramatic but tasteful addition to your home. Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 11 May 2026 This weather-resistant outdoor floor lamp can create a cozy atmosphere for your backyard living room, providing 40 lumens of soft light. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 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 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 21 May. 2026.

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