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 The album cover, shot by Adam Alonzo, features Stella underneath the amber glow of a lamp, standing in her bathroom. — Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 6 Oct. 2026 Whether major design outlets beyond House Beautiful begin treating portable/cordless lamps as a default recommendation rather than a styling flourish. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2026 In another tank, a cluster of tiny frogs not yet ready to be released into the wild had stacked themselves under a heat lamp. — ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026 The group is equipped with head lamps, closed toe-shoes and not nearly enough mosquito spray. — Ava Berger, NPR, 28 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lamp
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lamp
  1. light
  2. lighting
  3. candle
  4. headlight
  5. flashlight
Noun
  • As Applied Aerospace strips out IPO charges over the next two quarters, demonstrates its capital-light operating leverage, and starts collecting cash on its backlog, the valuation gap will likely compress.
    — Harvey Stober, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026
  • What’s different about this style is that its uppers are completely decorated with small, shimmering crystal details in a silvery, light-catching finish.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of light
Noun
  • Using sine wave generators and pink lighting so saturated it essentially blots out all other color and shadow, Young and Zazeela created a space that’s somehow both static and full of life.
    — Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 4 Oct. 2026
  • The dramatic lighting and wax museums are just spooky enough to summon the spirit of the witch trials without being off-putting for children.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of lighting
Noun
  • And some manage the difficult trick of tasting like fall without giving off loads of scented-candle energy.
    — Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Alongside wireless lamps and smart calendars, the current shortlist includes candle warmer lamps, heated throw blankets, essential-oil diffusers, sunrise alarm clocks and rainfall showerheads.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of candle
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  • Above the headlight sits a new front-facing radar sensor, complementing the existing rear radar to bring Adaptive Cruise Control to the Tiger 1200.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Sep. 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
  • One driver, Eddie Imel, had a pair of pliers; his partner, Danny Jaramillo, had a flashlight.
    — Peter Hessler, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026
  • This Iniu model is compact and features 45-watt fast charge, a digital display, handy lanyard, phone stand, and flashlight.
    — Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of flashlight

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“Lamp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lamp. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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