lampshade

noun

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

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Wills likes small touches like a wicker lampshade on a sleek lamp or a cane side table beside modern pieces. Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 9 July 2025 The lampshade’s feminine silhouette contrasts with its modern base, adding yet another mix-and-match element that doesn’t play by typical design rules. Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2025 The lampshades are pre-knitted into a roll of fabric and take on a three-dimensional form when wire frames are inserted. Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2025 Browse the thoughtful collection of stationery, entertaining staples, milestone gifts, unique lampshades, and more. Brennan Long, Southern Living, 11 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for lampshade

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 4 Aug. 2025.

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