: a cover that softens or directs the light of a lamp
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Silk scarves have been thrown over the many lampshades, and a candle is burning low on a coffee table.—Molly Aitken, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026 Attach them to strings of varying lengths and tie them to a sturdy base, such as a piece of driftwood, a metal ring, or an old lampshade frame.—Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 17 Jan. 2026 Although these gems are sometimes paired with outdated or dirty lampshades, replacing a shade is an easy fix.—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2026 According to Baker Speight, the right type of lampshade is also key.—Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 31 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for lampshade