Thesaurus results for LAMP

lamp

noun

ˈlamp

Definition of lamp

as in light

something that provides illumination 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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Recent Examples of lamp The lamp next to the sofa comes from Richard’s father’s office, the tapestry in the dining room is a mid-20th-century piece, while the painting above the sofa, depicting a horse and its rider, was a wedding gift. — Valentina Lonati, Architectural Digest, 22 Aug. 2026 This extends to the kitchen, where designers are layering permanent fixtures, countertop lamps, and candles. — Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Aug. 2026 Autumn is all about warm tones, and this table lamp is a subtle way to make any space feel inviting. — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2026 Pizza Hut has reintroduced its iconic Tiffany lamps at more than 150 locations, and demand has spilled well beyond the dining room. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lamp

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Noun

Not too much to write home about, but there’s a surprising amount of light for a railroad and a nice fire escape for your afternoon Zoom calls.

— Nora DeLigter, Curbed, 28 Aug. 2026
Meaning a school that had high ceilings that was well ventilated, that had big windows for light and for air to come in, a nice entrance way, that’s something that would look nice.

— Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of light

Noun

The cosmetic choices — from tile and lighting to custom doors and hardware — echo the period without slipping into nostalgia.

— David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026
At night, the lighting turns the wings into a moving field of color while bursts of fire give the dragon the kind of oversized entrance Burning Man was made for.

— Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of lighting

Noun

Many from the Liberty and William Jewell communities, including Barnett’s high school coaches, lit a candle in his name.

— PJ Green August 30, Kansas City Star, 30 Aug. 2026
This pretty fixture works hard as a table lamp, candle warmer, and decor piece, offering a smoke-free way to add ambient light and fragrance to your space without the fire hazard.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of candle

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Design-wise, the EX2S features a compact streetfighter stance with an aggressive headlight housing, a muscular central body, and exposed structural elements.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 12 Aug. 2026
So, Kruppa mentioned three different reasons that Matrix LED adaptive headlight technology is really important, and the three were safety, light pollution, and blinding people.

— Joel Feder, The Drive, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of headlight

Noun

Bring boots and a flashlight and prepare to taste some good beer.

— Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 25 Aug. 2026
After driving a short distance, the officer signals for her partner, who's carrying a flashlight, to get in the vehicle, too, and opens the car door and jumps into the backseat.

— Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of flashlight

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