pole lamp

noun

: a lamp that consists of a pole to which light fixtures are attached and that usually extends from floor to ceiling

Word History

First Known Use

1907, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pole lamp was in 1907

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“Pole lamp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pole%20lamp. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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