lamp

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /læmp/
• SAMPA: /l{mp

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Noun

Singular lamp

Plural lamps

A lamp

1. (countable) A lamp is something that makes light (either from electricity or by burning fuel).
   • Synonyms: lamper and tensor

   It's getting dark so I'll switch on the lamp to read by.

   Oil lamps have wicks that can smoke as they burn.