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).

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

   Oil lamps have wicks that can smoke as they burn.