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 Cornelius and Davidson have both enacted local ordinances since December requiring minors to wear helmets and e-bikes to have brakes and lamps. — Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 4 Aug. 2026 Place the lamp no more than an arm’s length away, and make sure its shade is translucent, not opaque, so the light can reach your eyes. — Angela Haupt, Time, 4 Aug. 2026 The walls are decorated with lamps and replica guns, and in future the group plans to add a projector and an air-conditioning unit. — New Atlas, 3 Aug. 2026 ElliQ resembles a small lamp with a swiveling head that moves on its own beside a touch screen. — Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lamp
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lamp
  1. light
  2. lighting
  3. candle
  4. headlight
  5. flashlight
Noun
  • Solar eclipse watchers have for centuries vividly described an eerie phenomenon known as shadow bands that appears just before and after totality — the period when the moon completely blocks the sun’s light and the sky goes dark.
    — Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Insider tip Follow the paths through the lavender fields at sunset, when the bees begin to settle and the fields catch the last of the ethereal light.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of light
Noun
  • The open outdoor spaces will be finished with decorative paving, landscaping, overhead lighting and outdoor furniture.
    — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 8 Aug. 2026
  • New lighting and wall labels, redesigned layouts, and the introduction of new services are all aimed at enhancing the visitor experience, while the Uffizi will protect its treasures through improved conservation and security schemes.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of lighting
Noun
  • Store Craft Supplies Keep beads, paint brushes, and other craft supplies organized by storing them in their own upcycled candle jars with a small label if desired.
    — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 9 Aug. 2026
  • The table in front of him was empty, wiped clean, even the candle blown out.
    — Emma Cline, New Yorker, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of candle
Noun
  • 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
  • Depending on the vehicle, this was generally as simple as popping the hood, removing a cap from the back of the headlight, and changing the bulb.
    — Matthew MacConnell, ArsTechnica, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of headlight
Noun
  • When porch days turn into nights, nothing ruins the vibe of an evening gathering or solo wind-down faster than a blinding flashlight or hunting for an outlet.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Simply clamp the Smart Jumper Cables with the mini flashlight directly onto the vehicle battery terminals and let the powerful 29600mWh (8000mAh) 4-cell, high-grade lithium-polymer battery do the work.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of flashlight

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“Lamp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lamp. Accessed 12 Aug. 2026.

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