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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Choose from a classic green banker lamp style or a more modern design with a white lampshade.
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Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2024
In addition to light from lamps and candles, Welch utilizes screens to set the atmosphere for a cozy, fall night in.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Oct. 2024
This similar lamp version, which is over $100 off, is easy to use thanks to the ignition button that quickly and safely lights the heater.
—Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024
The lamp also offers three timer settings with an LCD screen to track the countdown.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 17 Oct. 2024
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Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2024
In addition to light from lamps and candles, Welch utilizes screens to set the atmosphere for a cozy, fall night in.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Oct. 2024
This similar lamp version, which is over $100 off, is easy to use thanks to the ignition button that quickly and safely lights the heater.
—Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024
The lamp also offers three timer settings with an LCD screen to track the countdown.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 17 Oct. 2024
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“Lamp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lamp. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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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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