Lamp

Pronunciation: /læmp/

Definitions of lamp

noun a device for giving light, either one consisting of an electric bulb together with its holder and shade or cover, or one burning gas or a liquid fuel and consisting of a wick or mantle and a glass shade

Example Sentences

A1 I have a lamp on my bedside table.

A2 She turned on the lamp to read her book.

B1 The lamp in the living room needs a new light bulb.

B2 I bought a vintage lamp at the antique store.

C1 The designer lamp in the foyer is a focal point of the room.

C2 The Tiffany lamp in the study is a valuable collector's item.

Examples of lamp in a Sentence

formal The lamp in the study provides ample lighting for reading and working.

informal I always forget to turn off the lamp before going to bed.

slang Hey, can you help me fix this lamp? It's been acting up lately.

figurative Her smile lit up the room like a lamp in the darkness.

Grammatical Forms of lamp

• past tense: lit
• plural: lamps
• comparative: brighter
• superlative: brightest
• present tense: lamp
• future tense: will lamp
• perfect tense: have lamped
• continuous tense: is lamping
• singular: lamp
• positive degree: bright
• infinitive: to lamp
• gerund: lamping
• participle: lamping

Origin and Evolution of lamp

First Known Use: 0013 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'lamp' originated from the Latin word 'lampas' which means 'torch'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'lamp' evolved from meaning a torch to a device that produces light by burning oil, gas, or electricity.