Meaning & use
lamp
A device that produces light, usually using electricity, oil, or gas, for a room or table.
See it in a sentence
She switched on the desk lamp so she could read after dark.
A dim lamp in the corner gave the living room a cozy glow.
A note on using this word
Lamp usually refers to a portable or standing light source, unlike a fixed ceiling light.
Words with a similar meaning
light fixture
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