lamp — a device that produces light, typically using electricity, oil, or gas
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a device that produces light, typically using electricity, oil, or gas
Pronunciation (IPA): /læmp/
Example Sentences
- My cat knocked over the lamp and blamed it on the dog.
- She bought a vintage lamp at the flea market.
- The genie appeared when I rubbed the magic lamp.
lamp
NOUN[/læmp/]
a device that produces light, typically using electricity, oil, or gas
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word lamp derives from Ancient Greek 'lampas,' meaning torch or light source. Originally referring to oil-burning devices that produced light through combustion, the term has evolved in modern usage to encompass electric lighting fixtures.
Breakdown
Greek lampas (torch, light) → Latin lampa → Old French lampe → English lamp. The root 'lampas' refers to any device that produces illumination through burning or electrical means.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat knocked over the lamp and blamed it on the dog.”
“She bought a vintage lamp at the flea market.”
“The genie appeared when I rubbed the magic lamp.”
“His bright idea was like a lamp in the darkness of our confusion.”
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