1
a
: any of various devices for producing light or sometimes heat: such as
(1)
: a vessel with a wick for burning an inflammable liquid (such as oil) to produce light
(2)
: a glass bulb or tube that emits light produced by electricity (such as an incandescent light bulb or fluorescent lamp)
b
: a decorative appliance housing a lamp that is usually covered by a shade
2
: a celestial body
3
: a source of intellectual or spiritual illumination
4
: eye sense 1a
—usually used in plural
Examples of lamp in a Sentence
I didn't realize it had gotten so dark in the room until my wife came in and turned on the lamp, momentarily blinding me.
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For families Families will love the easy access to the slopes and the daily s’mores ritual by the outdoor pool and heat lamps.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 July 2026
In March, Ford issued a recall for F-150 trucks, as well as the Maverick, Ranger, and more, due to a trailer module software issue that could stop trailer turn signal indicators, brake lamps, and even brakes from functioning properly.
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Charles Singh,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
The size and color selections—I’ve mixed and matched a couple of these lamps in the blue shades to add a bit of drama to my own backyard.
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Erika Owen,
Vogue,
1 July 2026
Laser Projection Benefits Laser projectors offer significantly better image quality than units based on Xenon lamps, offering a higher light output, better color reproduction, greater contrast and an overall more uniform image.
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Benny Har-Even,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 July 2026
In March, Ford issued a recall for F-150 trucks, as well as the Maverick, Ranger, and more, due to a trailer module software issue that could stop trailer turn signal indicators, brake lamps, and even brakes from functioning properly.
—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
The size and color selections—I’ve mixed and matched a couple of these lamps in the blue shades to add a bit of drama to my own backyard.
—
Erika Owen,
Vogue,
1 July 2026
Laser Projection Benefits Laser projectors offer significantly better image quality than units based on Xenon lamps, offering a higher light output, better color reproduction, greater contrast and an overall more uniform image.
—
Benny Har-Even,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
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“Lamp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lamp. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationKids Definition
lamp
noun
: a device for producing light or heat
Medical Definition
lamp
noun
: any of various devices for producing light or heat see kromayer lamp, slit lamp
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