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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Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2025
Level up your late nights at the computer with 40% off a task lamp that features a swivel arm, dual charging ports, and an adjustable shade.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 25 Sep. 2025
Use foam sheets or acid-free tissue to wrap breakable items, such as ceramic dinnerware made from bone china, porcelain, mirrors, or lamps.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2025
The footage begins with Tsunami blissfully rolling around in the sand of Matilda's habitat, enjoying the heat lamp.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
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“Lamp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lamp. Accessed 30 Sep. 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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