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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James Powel, USA TODAY, 10 Mar. 2025
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The advanced technology package adds in a panoramic view monitor, traffic jam assist, lane change assist, front cross traffic alert, front and rear parking assist, automatic braking, and a set of power folding side view mirrors with puddle lamps and a reverse tilt down feature.
—Tony Leopardo, The Mercury News, 2 Mar. 2025
This involves light fixtures at multiple levels, like a lamp on the table, sconce on the wall, and chandelier or spotlight on the ceiling.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 2 Mar. 2025
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James Powel, USA TODAY, 10 Mar. 2025
According to the brand, the gown is enhanced with a clam basque inspired by an Alberto Giacometti lamp from the Maison archive.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025
The advanced technology package adds in a panoramic view monitor, traffic jam assist, lane change assist, front cross traffic alert, front and rear parking assist, automatic braking, and a set of power folding side view mirrors with puddle lamps and a reverse tilt down feature.
—Tony Leopardo, The Mercury News, 2 Mar. 2025
This involves light fixtures at multiple levels, like a lamp on the table, sconce on the wall, and chandelier or spotlight on the ceiling.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 2 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for lamp
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“Lamp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lamp. Accessed 17 Mar. 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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