floor lamp

noun

: a tall lamp that stands on the floor

Examples of floor lamp in a Sentence

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Mlambert Floor Lamp, $40 with Prime The floor lamp has a simple yet versatile design. Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2025 Wayfair’s closeout section is brimming with top-tier deals; read on for more picks that check all my boxes, including an ambient floor lamp and a stunning area rug. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2025 Sebastien Durelli’s Awakening 02 floor lamp is a good example. Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2025 Whether hung from a pendant cord or used as a floor lamp shade, the collapsible paper shade gives off a diffused, ambient glow. Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 19 Sep. 2025 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 7 Nov. 2025.

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