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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And yes, there were hundreds upon hundreds of original sculptures, paintings, photographs, prints, furniture, desks, lamps, tables, fashion accessories, textiles, and so much more.
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Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Feb. 2025
Store books, candles, lamps, mementos, and more on the unit.
—Kelsey Fredricks, People.com, 2 Feb. 2025
And yes, there were hundreds upon hundreds of original sculptures, paintings, photographs, prints, furniture, desks, lamps, tables, fashion accessories, textiles, and so much more.
—Ed Massey, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Jan. 2025
From 6-9 p.m., the lights are turned off in the climbing gym and climbers turn on their head lamps to climb.
—Caleb Grieger, arkansasonline.com, 30 Jan. 2025
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“Lamp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lamp. Accessed 8 Feb. 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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