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lamp

1 of 1noun
/læmp/
Forms:lamps
1

an object that can give light by using electricity or burning gas or oil

  • She turned on the lamp to read her book before bed.
  • The antique lamp in the living room added a cozy glow to the space.
  • He replaced the old bulb in the lamp with a brighter one.
  • The oil lamp flickered gently, casting shadows on the walls.
  • They bought a stylish new lamp for their study desk.
2

an artificial source of visible illumination