lamp

noun

ˈlamp How to pronounce lamp (audio)
Definition of lampnext
as in light
something that provides illumination 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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Recent Examples of lamp Edmund refuses and the three get into a struggle, during which Helene hits Edmund with a lamp, who then crashes into Caroline and sends her out of a window to her death. — Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026 Furniture like Crate & Barrel's bar stools and swivel chairs is part of the sale, as well as table lamps and floor lamps in multiple styles. — ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026 Swap harsh overhead lighting for warm lamps to instantly create a cozy and inviting atmosphere. — Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 30 Aug. 2026 The lamp’s bulb melts jar candles and wax from above with adjustable brightness and heat levels, and automatic timers. — Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lamp
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lamp
  1. light
  2. lighting
  3. candle
  4. headlight
  5. flashlight
Noun
  • Not too much to write home about, but there’s a surprising amount of light for a railroad and a nice fire escape for your afternoon Zoom calls.
    — Nora DeLigter, Curbed, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Meaning a school that had high ceilings that was well ventilated, that had big windows for light and for air to come in, a nice entrance way, that’s something that would look nice.
    — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of light
Noun
  • The cosmetic choices — from tile and lighting to custom doors and hardware — echo the period without slipping into nostalgia.
    — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • At night, the lighting turns the wings into a moving field of color while bursts of fire give the dragon the kind of oversized entrance Burning Man was made for.
    — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of lighting
Noun
  • Many from the Liberty and William Jewell communities, including Barnett’s high school coaches, lit a candle in his name.
    — PJ Green August 30, Kansas City Star, 30 Aug. 2026
  • This pretty fixture works hard as a table lamp, candle warmer, and decor piece, offering a smoke-free way to add ambient light and fragrance to your space without the fire hazard.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of candle
Noun
  • Design-wise, the EX2S features a compact streetfighter stance with an aggressive headlight housing, a muscular central body, and exposed structural elements.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 12 Aug. 2026
  • So, Kruppa mentioned three different reasons that Matrix LED adaptive headlight technology is really important, and the three were safety, light pollution, and blinding people.
    — Joel Feder, The Drive, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of headlight
Noun
  • Bring boots and a flashlight and prepare to taste some good beer.
    — Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 25 Aug. 2026
  • After driving a short distance, the officer signals for her partner, who's carrying a flashlight, to get in the vehicle, too, and opens the car door and jumps into the backseat.
    — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of flashlight

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“Lamp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lamp. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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