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 fantasy comedy, which starred Eden alongside Larry Hagman, followed the whimsical adventures of astronaut Anthony Nelson, who discovers an enchanted lamp with a wish-granting genie. — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026 Oceans and ants, sewing machines and sunsets, strangers and screen doors, microwaves and mountains, rocks and racquets, lamps and laughter all prove equally worthy. — Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2026 The museum’s circa 1905-06 Wisteria table lamp by Clara Driscoll will also be on view. — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026 White lamps look inspired by Grecian amphorae; wardrobes are ridged like classical columns. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lamp

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Noun

Remembrances extended far from the attack sites, including beams of light projected from New Hampshire's Mount Washington, a stair climb at Mississippi State University's football stadium and a ceremony at Honolulu's 9/11 memorial.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Sep. 2026
North Carolina Democrats in the state’s House of Representatives cut all ties with one of their candidates running for the state legislature after her past social media posts about violence against Republicans came to light.

— David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of light

Noun

At the beginning of the twentieth century, oil markets were threatened by the transition away from kerosene and gas lighting towards electric light.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2026
On the city’s end, officials promised improved lighting in that area and also positioned surveillance cameras at the intersection of 20th and L Streets.

— Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of lighting

Noun

Her representatives asked her fans to light a candle in her honor and to donate to her charity, Gloria’s Foundation.

— Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2026
Her representatives asked her fans to light a candle in her honor and for donations to be made to her charity, Gloria’s Foundation.

— Elizabeth Chuck, NBC news, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of candle

Noun

Perched above the custom triple clamps are narrow ape-hanger handlebars flanked by a classic square headlight and a handcrafted cowl that accentuates the bike's narrow silhouette.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 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

Pancho’s brother called up the leaders of the self-defense milita, and soon 200 men were combing the hills by flashlight.

— Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026
This all-in-one portable vehicle jumpstarter also works as a flashlight and power bank, giving you multiple handy functions in one compact device.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of flashlight

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