lampshade

noun

lamp·​shade ˈlamp-ˌshād How to pronounce lampshade (audio)
: a cover that softens or directs the light of a lamp

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Evening Muse Floor Lamp The Evening Muse Floor Lamp boasts a sturdy gold base and a delicately ruffled lampshade. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Apr. 2026 Tiffany-Style Lamp Shades Stained glass lampshades are beautifully intricate and colorful and can be a great way to elevate plain pots or containers. Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 12 Apr. 2026 Browse the thoughtful collection of stationery, entertaining staples, milestone gifts, unique lampshades, and more. Brennan Long, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2026 The building once housed a dance school, and spreading brass lampshades are meant to recall the tutus of bygone ballerinas. Joshua Levine, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lampshade

Word History

First Known Use

1829, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of lampshade was in 1829

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“Lampshade.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lampshade. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.

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