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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Amanda Rock, Parents, 16 Mar. 2026
From lamps and plates to paintings and books, the selection is vast and seemingly never-ending.
—Tiana Molony, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2026
Or, take the Mr Akpos Dauda room, which is almost something of a library; its white walls are accented with gray and burnt orange details, gas-cylinder bedside lamps, and speckled marble countertops perfect for in-room dining.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Mar. 2026
The time that Ohm spends trapped in that off-limits room, overnight and in near darkness save for a small lamp, packs the film’s most effective scares, but even as information about what’s occurring at this establishment comes to light, more questions about how it’s all meant to fit together arise.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 15 Mar. 2026
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“Lamp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lamp. Accessed 18 Mar. 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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