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Lamp

🇬🇧 UK /["/læmp/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/læmp/"]/

Meaning of Lamp

a device that uses electricity, oil or gas to produce light

In simple words: A light that you can turn on, usually found in homes.

Lamp in a sentence

• I turned on the lamp to read my book.
• The lamp in the corner is very bright.
• We need to buy a new lamp for the living room.
• My mom has a beautiful antique lamp.
• He always leaves the lamp on at night.

How to use Lamp

Used in everyday conversation when referring to any type of light source, typically used indoors. Less appropriate in technical contexts where specific lighting terminology is required.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

A lamp helps you see in the dark, think 'light in a clamp'.

Related words

Collocations with Lamp

• bedside
• desk
• floor
• light
• switch on
• turn on
• illuminate something
• light something
• burn
• shade

Synonyms for Lamp

• light
• light fixture
• bulb
• luminaire

Opposites of Lamp

• darkness
• shadow

Common mistakes with Lamp

• Confused with 'lampshade' – a lampshade is the cover over the lamp.
• Using 'lamp' to refer only to outdoor lighting – lamps are primarily indoor.
• Using plural form incorrectly, i.e., saying 'lampes' instead of 'lamps'.

Frequently asked questions about Lamp

What does Lamp mean?

A light that you can turn on, usually found in homes.

What is the definition of Lamp?

a device that uses electricity, oil or gas to produce light

How do you use Lamp in a sentence?

I turned on the lamp to read my book.

Can you give another example of Lamp?

The lamp in the corner is very bright.

What are synonyms for Lamp?

Common alternatives include light, light fixture, bulb, luminaire.

What is the opposite of Lamp?

Opposite meanings include darkness, shadow.

What words go with Lamp?

It commonly pairs with bedside, desk, floor, light, switch on, turn on, illuminate something, light something, burn, shade.

What are common mistakes when using Lamp?

Confused with 'lampshade' – a lampshade is the cover over the lamp. Using 'lamp' to refer only to outdoor lighting – lamps are primarily indoor. Using plural form incorrectly, i.e., saying 'lampes' instead of 'lamps'.

How do you pronounce Lamp?

US: /["/læmp/"]/, UK: /["/læmp/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Lamp?

Used in everyday conversation when referring to any type of light source, typically used indoors. Less appropriate in technical contexts where specific lighting terminology is required.

What CEFR level is Lamp?

"Lamp" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.