as in light
something that provides illumination
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of lamp
Candles, Christmas décor, plants, throw pillows, lamps, and more make Taylor’s Mercantile a treasure trove of gifts–for others or yourself.
—
Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 10 May 2025
The top grommet hole helps hide the wires on tabletop lamps, phone chargers, and Wi-Fi routers.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 9 May 2025
Best Wayfair Bedroom Decor Deals Along with furniture and bedding, there are tons of deals on bedroom decor, including mirrors, rugs, faux plants, and lamps.
—Bridget Degnan, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 May 2025
The two companies made products such as speakers built into lamps and picture frames, and speakers designed specifically to sit on bookshelves.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 7 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for lamp
Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 10 May 2025
The top grommet hole helps hide the wires on tabletop lamps, phone chargers, and Wi-Fi routers.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 9 May 2025
Best Wayfair Bedroom Decor Deals Along with furniture and bedding, there are tons of deals on bedroom decor, including mirrors, rugs, faux plants, and lamps.
—Bridget Degnan, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 May 2025
The two companies made products such as speakers built into lamps and picture frames, and speakers designed specifically to sit on bookshelves.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 7 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for lamp
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lamp
Noun
-
And at night, lights from the tank and a nearby tower guide pilots to it.—
Dorany Pineda,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2025
-
Think light beer, string lights, pizza, a cake with a callback to a joke from the show on it.—
Kelly Stout,
Rolling Stone,
25 May 2025
Noun
-
Many underground cinematic works are shot with handheld cameras, documentary-style cinematography, and non-studio lighting.—
Ali Farahmand,
IndieWire,
23 May 2025
-
Remember, a tent offers no protection from lighting.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
23 May 2025
Noun
-
The 49-year-old recounted that Combs would often request Oddi wear a police officer costume and that the atmosphere included dim lights and candles.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
16 May 2025
-
Legend has it that children bid farewell by standing on the riverbank with candles to light the way.—
Edwin Goei,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2025
Noun
-
The car was stationary, but its headlights were on, according to records made public by COPA last month.—
Sam Charles,
Chicago Tribune,
19 May 2025
-
Make your vehicle visible to others both ahead of you and behind you by using your low-beam headlights since this means your taillights will also be on.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
15 May 2025
Noun
-
Underneath a town in Spain, a team of researchers shined their flashlights around an ancient Roman mine and waded through the knee-deep water.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2025
-
The sturdy Helinox Chair One snaps together in seconds and easily packs up small, while still sporting pockets for drinks or flashlights.—
Danielle Hallock,
AFAR Media,
16 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Lamp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lamp. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share