lamp

UK: /læmp/ | US: /læmp/

Definition

  1. n. a device that produces light, typically using electricity or oil

  2. n. (figurative) a source of inspiration or guidance

Structure
lamp <light device>
Etymology

The word "lamp" traces back to the Greek lampas (meaning "torch, light, beacon"), derived from lampein ("to shine"). It entered Old French as lampe and later Middle English, retaining its core meaning of a light-emitting device. The Greek root reflects its ancient association with illumination, evolving from literal torches to modern electric lamps.

Examples

  1. She turned on the lamp to read her book.

  2. The old oil lamp flickered in the wind.

  3. His teachings were a lamp guiding many through difficult times.

  4. The street lamps illuminated the path home.

  5. A solar-powered lamp was installed in the garden.