lampshade — a cover for a lamp that diffuses or directs its light
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a cover for a lamp that diffuses or directs its light
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlæmpʃeɪd/
Example Sentences
- My cat knocked over the lamp and broke the lampshade into pieces.
- The hotel room's lampshade was so dusty, it looked like it hadn't been cleaned since the 1980s.
- She bought a new lampshade to brighten up her workspace.
lampshade
NOUN[/ˈlæmpʃeɪd/]
a cover for a lamp that diffuses or directs its light
a person carefully adjusts a fabric lampshade over a bright table lamp bulb. The harsh glare from the bare bulb transforms into gentle, diffused light spreading softly around the room. Before the shade was positioned, the light was too bright and created sharp shadows everywhere. Now the lampshade redirects and softens the illumination perfectly. A family member sitting nearby looks up from reading, now comfortable with the pleasant lighting. Another person arranges books on a shelf, benefiting from the evenly distributed glow. a cover for a lamp that diffuses and directs its light
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Lampshade is a 19th-century English compound word formed from lamp and shade, emerging during the widespread adoption of electric lighting. The term describes a covering placed over a light source to diffuse, soften, or direct illumination.
Breakdown
lamp (a light-producing device) + shade (a covering that provides shadow or diffusion). The compound combines a source of illumination with a protective or decorative covering that modulates the light.
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📝Examples
“My cat knocked over the lamp and broke the lampshade into pieces.”
“The hotel room's lampshade was so dusty, it looked like it hadn't been cleaned since the 1980s.”
“She bought a new lampshade to brighten up her workspace.”
“The designer lampshade cost more than the lamp itself.”
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