Lamps
/læmps/
Definitions
A device for giving light, especially one that has a bulb or is fueled by oil or gas.
/læmps/
Artificial light sources
She turned on the bedside lamp before reading.
💡 Simply: Lamps are like the sun for your house at night! They light up a room so you can see. Imagine you’re reading a book under a lamp – that’s a lamp at work!
👶 For kids: A lamp is like a lightbulb that helps you see when it's dark. You can turn it on and off!
More Examples
The lamps in the hallway cast a warm glow.
The artist used different lamps to achieve specific lighting effects.
How It's Used
"We need to buy some new lamps for the living room."
"The museum featured a collection of antique lamps."
From Old English *lamp*, from a West Germanic word, ultimately from the Latin *lampas*, from Greek *lampás* 'torch, lamp'.
Lamps have evolved from simple oil-burning devices to complex electrical appliances. Historically, they were essential for nighttime activities.
Memory tip
Think of the bright light that makes the room less dark.