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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Lamplighters didn’t have their health benefits tied to their ability to go light lamps.
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John Werner, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
Or for a more structured look, try a couple of portable LED table lamps, like the Zafferano Poldina Pro Lamp ($175 from Amazon) or the Setago Rechargeable Lamp ($225 from Hawkins New York).
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2025
Help your plants grow faster and stronger with this full-spectrum plant growing lamp.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2025
The lamp is crafted with durable glass that’s adorned with a vibrant design of a hummingbird perched on a tree branch.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 25 May 2025
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John Werner, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
Or for a more structured look, try a couple of portable LED table lamps, like the Zafferano Poldina Pro Lamp ($175 from Amazon) or the Setago Rechargeable Lamp ($225 from Hawkins New York).
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2025
Help your plants grow faster and stronger with this full-spectrum plant growing lamp.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2025
The lamp is crafted with durable glass that’s adorned with a vibrant design of a hummingbird perched on a tree branch.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 25 May 2025
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“Lamp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lamp. Accessed 8 Jun. 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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