lampshade

noun

lamp·​shade ˈlamp-ˌshād How to pronounce lampshade (audio)
: a cover that softens or directs the light of a lamp

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Need to dust delicate surfaces like lampshades or shelves without scratching? Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 27 Jan. 2025 Another good hack to update pre-existing lamps is to switch your lampshade for a new design—keep in mind that different lampshades dispel different types of light, so choose accordingly. Hannah Coates, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2024 Part of the reason that a lot of studio projects cost so much money is that 25 people or more are weighing in on the color of the lampshade. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2025 Although these gems are sometimes paired with outdated or dirty lampshades, replacing a shade is an easy fix. Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for lampshade 

Word History

First Known Use

1829, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of lampshade was in 1829

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“Lampshade.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lampshade. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.

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