lamp

noun

ˈlamp How to pronounce lamp (audio)
Definition of lampnext
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 This lamp has an ultra-slim frame, ideal for a narrow bedroom or tight reading nook. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 26 Oct. 2026 Each side of the bed should have a clear surface, a lamp with an easy switch and a phone charger within reach. — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026 Keep each side of the bed clear, put a lamp with an easy switch within reach and leave a phone charger plugged in. — Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 19 Oct. 2026 Rather than lighting an entire room, try task lighting like reading lamps, under-the-cabinet light strips, and desk lamps that illuminate a workspace. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lamp
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lamp
  1. light
  2. lighting
  3. candle
  4. headlight
  5. flashlight
Noun
  • Like Blonde on Blonde, Drukqs was the prolonged exhalation that closed its maker’s years as a celebrity at the vanguard of a genre and inaugurated a long period of reflection and tinkering away from the light of public expectation.
    — Andy Cush, Pitchfork, 31 Oct. 2026
  • And try to get as much exposure to morning light as possible throughout the season.
    — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 31 Oct. 2026
Definition of light
Noun
  • The interior is designed to match, and far from recycling bright, beachy tropes, instead opts for subtler period antiques, oversized tubs, dark wood floors, and brass lighting fixtures.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026
  • String lights, solar lanterns, warm-toned bulbs and candle lanterns handle the lighting.
    — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of lighting
Noun
  • The candle, one of six offered by Xinú in addition to its range of eaux de parfum and body care products, is infused with notes of lime, cedarwood, tuberose and moss.
    — Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2026
  • The team also performed another experiment to detect candle smoke in air.
    — Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of candle
Noun
  • On September 4th, a Haitian pastor named Molis Augustave was stopped by the West Manchester Township police for a broken headlight.
    — Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Above the headlight sits a new front-facing radar sensor, complementing the existing rear radar to bring Adaptive Cruise Control to the Tiger 1200.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of headlight
Noun
  • When hiking or paddling, always head out with a buddy, a plan, a map, bug repellent, sunscreen, a first-aid kit, a flashlight, snacks and plenty of water.
    — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Officers said Burley shines a flashlight into victims' eyes during these encounters.
    — Christa Swanson, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of flashlight

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