Meaning & Definition of Lamp in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: An electric light that consists of a bulb and a shade or cover, used for illumination.

  Example Sentence: She turned on the lamp to read her book.

• Definition: Any device that produces light, such as an oil lamp, gas lamp, or similar.

  Example Sentence: The old oil lamp flickered in the dark room.

• Definition: A device for producing a specified type of radiation (e.g., ultraviolet lamp).

  Example Sentence: The dentist used a curing lamp to harden the resin.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English 'lampe', from Old French 'lampe', from Latin 'lampas', from Greek 'lampas' meaning torch

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• lamp post: A tall structure that holds a lamp at its top, typically found on streets.
• flood lamp: A lamp that produces intense light, used in outdoor lighting.
• desk lamp: A small lamp designed to illuminate a desk or work area.

Translations

• Spanish: lámpara

• French: lampe

• German: Lampe

• Russian: лампа

Related Words

• lightbulb: An electric bulb that produces light.

• lantern: A portable lighting device that typically uses a flame.

• torch: A portable light source, traditionally consisting of a stick with a flame.

Slang Meanings of lamp

• Meaning: To lamp someone

  Example Sentence: He threatened to lamp you if you don't stop bothering him.

• Meaning: Lamp as in to stare at someone with wide eyes.

  Example Sentence: She was lamping him in disbelief after his comment.