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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From lightweight lampshades to verdant Italian dinnerware, here are the spring decor changes interior designers rely on in their own spaces. Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2026 Some might find the hotel stately-home-stuffy, but others will delight in the incredible variety of aristo-leaning patterned wallpapers, lampshades, and rugs, plus its murals, silverware, and portraits of notable Spaniards. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Mar. 2026 Sontag’s childhood friend is ninety-five and in fine health, his eyes bright, his lampshade mustache imposing. Alex Ross, New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2026 Karen Moore, founder of Nashville nonprofit Project Redesign says to avoid using cloth lampshades, particularly if lamps are exposed to outdoor elements. Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 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 31 Mar. 2026.

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