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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On Upolu, the nation’s most populous island frequented by tourists for its white sand beaches, some have reverted to using kerosene lamps at night and are struggling to keep their food frozen – as rolling power outages leave them without electricity for hours each day.
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Though many of their items have been cleared out, the couple still has hundreds of items — dolls, postcards, lamps, picture frames and more.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2025
Instead, opt for warmer-toned lighting, such as the soft glow of a salt lamp or candle light—just remember to blow out candles before going to sleep!
—Dahvi Shira, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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Maggie Horton, People.com, 6 Apr. 2025
On Upolu, the nation’s most populous island frequented by tourists for its white sand beaches, some have reverted to using kerosene lamps at night and are struggling to keep their food frozen – as rolling power outages leave them without electricity for hours each day.
—Todd Symons, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2025
Though many of their items have been cleared out, the couple still has hundreds of items — dolls, postcards, lamps, picture frames and more.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2025
Instead, opt for warmer-toned lighting, such as the soft glow of a salt lamp or candle light—just remember to blow out candles before going to sleep!
—Dahvi Shira, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for lamp
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“Lamp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lamp. Accessed 13 Apr. 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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