lampshade

noun

lamp·​shade ˈlamp-ˌshād How to pronounce lampshade (audio)
: a cover that softens or directs the light of a lamp

Examples of lampshade in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Choose from a classic green banker lamp style or a more modern design with a white lampshade. Jessica Copeland, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2024 An aunt in Wisconsin told him about Ed Gein, the killer who converted corpses into lampshades. Jackson Arn, The New Yorker, 13 Aug. 2024 In addition to its pretty glass lampshade that emanates an ambient glow, the device also helps candles burn more evenly. Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 4 Aug. 2024 How to Deep-Clean a Lampshade Deep cleaning a lampshade using a mild detergent solution is only safe on plastic or glass lampshades. Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for lampshade 

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Word History

First Known Use

1829, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of lampshade was in 1829

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“Lampshade.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lampshade. Accessed 17 Sep. 2024.

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