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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The retailer has it all, from desk lamps to bold overhead fixtures to exterior lighting options from top brands like Herman Miller and FLOS—not to mention tons of iconic furniture.
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Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 28 Nov. 2025
The 6-0 thrashing was highlighted by a blitz of three goals in the span of 76 seconds, the latter two lamp-lighters coming just nine ticks apart.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 27 Nov. 2025
Wind gusts caused the Cat in the Hat balloon to hit a street lamp, severely injuring a spectator.
—Alex Heigl, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025
The property broadens its inspiration to bring in a wider array of design influences, incorporating Noguchi lamps, Mario Bellini leather sofas, and Roger Capron coffee tables, all set against a moody palette of chocolate brown and forest green.
—Siobhan Reid, Vogue, 25 Nov. 2025
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Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 28 Nov. 2025
The 6-0 thrashing was highlighted by a blitz of three goals in the span of 76 seconds, the latter two lamp-lighters coming just nine ticks apart.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 27 Nov. 2025
Wind gusts caused the Cat in the Hat balloon to hit a street lamp, severely injuring a spectator.
—Alex Heigl, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025
The property broadens its inspiration to bring in a wider array of design influences, incorporating Noguchi lamps, Mario Bellini leather sofas, and Roger Capron coffee tables, all set against a moody palette of chocolate brown and forest green.
—Siobhan Reid, Vogue, 25 Nov. 2025
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“Lamp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lamp. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
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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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