💡lamp

noun
/læmp/

Meaning

a device that produces light, often using electricity
a device for giving light, either one using electricity or burning gas or oil
a device that produces artificial light

Example Sentences

She turned on the lamp beside the bed.

She turned on the reading lamp to illuminate her book.

Turn on the lamp in the living room.

Example Expressions

burn the midnight oil

Synonyms

light, lantern, bulb, torch, spotlight, illumination, fixture
Entry 1
light, lantern, bulb, torch, spotlight
Entry 2
light, lantern, bulb, illumination
Entry 3
light, lantern, fixture

Antonyms

darkness, shadow, dimness, blackout
Entry 1
darkness, shadow
Entry 2
darkness, shadow, dimness, blackout
Entry 3
darkness, shadow

Collocations

table lamp, floor lamp, desk lamp, oil lamp, street lamp, turn on the lamp
Entry 1
table lamp, floor lamp, desk lamp, oil lamp
Entry 2
table lamp, street lamp, oil lamp
Entry 3
table lamp, floor lamp, desk lamp, turn on the lamp

More Example Sentences

There was a lamp hanging over the table.

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