lamplight

noun

lamp·​light ˈlamp-ˌlīt How to pronounce lamplight (audio)
: the light of a lamp

Examples of lamplight in a Sentence

We could see the glow of lamplight in the window.
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The Champagne was waiting at our outdoor table, which offered a ringside seat to a glowing sunset and the rising lamplight of villages on the other side of the lake. Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 27 July 2024 Around Viola’s felled tree, lamplights of historical knowledge flicker like electrified fireflies. Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2024 Hues of deep blues adorn the walls and tableware, reminding me of the wide open Pacific, while cozy lamplight and exposed brick in the space took me right back to Pilsen’s warm familiarity. Lauryn Azu, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2024 The selfie camera works fine, capturing my dog under dim lamplight just fine. PCMAG, 30 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for lamplight 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of lamplight was in the 14th century

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“Lamplight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lamplight. Accessed 19 Nov. 2024.

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lamplight

noun
lamp·​light ˈlam-ˌplīt How to pronounce lamplight (audio)
: the light of a lamp

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