Synonyms for
Lamps
Definition
A lamp is an electrical device used to give light.
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Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- table lamp
- floor lamp
- desk lamp
- oil lamp
- gas lamp
- street lamp
- dim the lamps
- turn on the lamps
Word family
Usage note
While 'lamps' is the plural of 'lamp', 'lights' is often used informally as a substitute for multiple lamps or lighting in general.
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Example sentences
- My mom bought two new lamps for our living room.
- The lamps in the library are very bright and help people read their books.
- I need to buy a lamp for my desk so I can see my homework better.
- The lamps in the hallway are motion-activated to save energy.
- When the power went out, we used a lamp to see in the dark.
Quotes
"The lamps are going out all over Europe; we shall not see them lit again in our lifetime." - Sir Edward Grey
"I'm not afraid of the dark, I'm more afraid of not having a lamp." - Lemony Snicket
"A table lamp is a good source of light for reading." - Lailah Gifty Akita