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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Designed by Kelly Wearstler, the hotel’s aesthetic is west coast personified with a color palette of cream and beige married with edgy lamps and sculptures and dominant wood accents.
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Indya Brown, Essence, 5 June 2024
Romero Soto was underwent surveillance by federal agents after three bricks of cocaine were found in a lamp in a package sent from Puerto Rico to a St. Cloud home in Osceola County.
—Sandra McDonald, Miami Herald, 31 May 2024
The world-switching mechanic is reminiscent of Lords of the Fallen's lamp system, but the flashy action and combat flourish seem closer to Nioh and Wo Long.
—Gabriel Zamora, PCMAG, 31 May 2024
When the paper dries, hold it up in the sunlight or near a lamp to see the science magic happen!
—Nicole Harris, Parents, 22 May 2024
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Indya Brown, Essence, 5 June 2024
Romero Soto was underwent surveillance by federal agents after three bricks of cocaine were found in a lamp in a package sent from Puerto Rico to a St. Cloud home in Osceola County.
—Sandra McDonald, Miami Herald, 31 May 2024
The world-switching mechanic is reminiscent of Lords of the Fallen's lamp system, but the flashy action and combat flourish seem closer to Nioh and Wo Long.
—Gabriel Zamora, PCMAG, 31 May 2024
When the paper dries, hold it up in the sunlight or near a lamp to see the science magic happen!
—Nicole Harris, Parents, 22 May 2024
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“Lamp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lamp. Accessed 10 Jun. 2024.
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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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