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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Inside the well, archaeologists found a lamp decorated with a menorah and palm branch, a distinctly Jewish artifact dating between the fifth and sixth century, officials said.
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Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2025
Dealers are to disconnect the lamps free of charge and owner notification letters are to be sent March 24.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 10 Mar. 2025
The console has ample space on top to display decor like lamps, vases, and books.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 10 Mar. 2025
Potting material in the lamps did not correctly adhere to the wire terminals in the lamps, potentially causing gaps or cracks where water or conductive fluid could penetrate to the lamp's circuit board − according to the recall report.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 10 Mar. 2025
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Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2025
Dealers are to disconnect the lamps free of charge and owner notification letters are to be sent March 24.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 10 Mar. 2025
The console has ample space on top to display decor like lamps, vases, and books.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 10 Mar. 2025
Potting material in the lamps did not correctly adhere to the wire terminals in the lamps, potentially causing gaps or cracks where water or conductive fluid could penetrate to the lamp's circuit board − according to the recall report.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 10 Mar. 2025
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“Lamp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lamp. Accessed 19 Apr. 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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