Lamp (noun)

  1. A device for giving light, typically powered by electricity or a light bulb, and mounted on a stand or fixed to a wall.
  2. A portable device for giving light, typically powered by a burning wick in oil or wax.

Origin:

Middle english: from old french lampe, from latin lampas, lampad- "torch", from greek.

Examples:

  1. He switched on the lamp.
  2. The lamp on the table.
  3. The lamp on the nightstand.
  4. The lamp on the wall.
  5. The lamp provides a soft light.
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