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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Switch any cool-white bulbs for soft-white LEDs, add table lamps, sconces, and pendants for a visually interesting room.
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Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 23 Mar. 2025
Loaded with 32 bottles of swoon-worthy, non-toxic, and low-odor colors; four top coat options (from the matte to the glittery); a nail lamp; and 14 different kinds of nail tools, the Beetles Gel Nail Polish Kit makes beautiful nails as accessible as ever.
—Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 18 Mar. 2025
Curvaceous furnishings upholstered in tactile fabrics and distinctive wall treatments bring comfort and individuality to spaces, and Lund adds elements of whimsy, such as an ombre stair runner or playful lamps.
—Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2025
With flourishes such as spherical, yellow-light lamps and a giraffe print sourced from artisans around the globe, the space exudes an eclectic warmth, balancing elegance with a touch of the unexpected.
—Sam Falb, Vogue, 14 Mar. 2025
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Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 23 Mar. 2025
Loaded with 32 bottles of swoon-worthy, non-toxic, and low-odor colors; four top coat options (from the matte to the glittery); a nail lamp; and 14 different kinds of nail tools, the Beetles Gel Nail Polish Kit makes beautiful nails as accessible as ever.
—Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 18 Mar. 2025
Curvaceous furnishings upholstered in tactile fabrics and distinctive wall treatments bring comfort and individuality to spaces, and Lund adds elements of whimsy, such as an ombre stair runner or playful lamps.
—Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2025
With flourishes such as spherical, yellow-light lamps and a giraffe print sourced from artisans around the globe, the space exudes an eclectic warmth, balancing elegance with a touch of the unexpected.
—Sam Falb, Vogue, 14 Mar. 2025
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“Lamp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lamp. Accessed 1 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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