How to Use lamp in a Sentence

lamp

noun
  • I didn't realize it had gotten so dark in the room until my wife came in and turned on the lamp, momentarily blinding me.
  • Desk lamps will line the bar, and the menu will look like a book.
    Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 18 Apr. 2023
  • That’s where the best UV lamp for gel nails will come in handy.
    Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 17 Sep. 2024
  • An oil lamp hung on the wall, casting a soft glow over the cramped room.
    Elena Becatoros, The Christian Science Monitor, 14 Sep. 2022
  • This lightweight lamp is bright and easy to move from room to room.
    Jamie Ballard, Woman's Day, 8 Nov. 2022
  • Its front and rear panels are the same, but with clear lamps up front and red lights at the back.
    Alex Goy, Ars Technica, 27 May 2024
  • The adjustable fit and lamp tilt give the option of wearing it around the neck, too.
    Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2023
  • Police are still looking for the man who first hit Piedra with the lamp.
    Elizabeth Keogh, New York Daily News, 25 June 2024
  • The tiny pods are meant to go on sticky traps or inside bug lamps like mine (about $30-40).
    Selene San Felice, Axios, 11 July 2024
  • Plus, the top of the nightstand is large enough to hold your book, lamp, and water bottle, and.
    Annie Burdick, Peoplemag, 1 Oct. 2022
  • At night, lamps placed on windowsills shine into the cold.
    Erika Page, The Christian Science Monitor, 2 Feb. 2024
  • The lamp gently melts candle wax to unleash the scent in your home.
    Rebecca Martinson, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2024
  • The table lamp has racked up dozens of five-star ratings.
    Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 17 Aug. 2024
  • But there the ducks were, in a tub under a heat lamp and everything.
    David Oliver, USA TODAY, 3 Aug. 2024
  • Keep scrolling for great prices on lamps, mirrors, and fireplaces, and more.
    Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Nov. 2023
  • The light from a distant street lamp shone dimly through the window.
    Alejandro Zambra, The New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2022
  • What Could Be Better The grow lamp is very bright, so placement is key.
    Nor'adila Hepburn, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2024
  • It's made of metal and high-quality wood and the lend even lights up like a lamp.
    Milan Polk, Men's Health, 30 Sep. 2022
  • Use wall brackets to secure it, then ground the look with a piece of statement art and a desk lamp.
    Grace Gallagher, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2023
  • Go out at night with a flashlight or head lamp and handpick them.
    oregonlive, 31 Oct. 2022
  • The visit made Raymer the proud owner of a Sahara camel lamp, which still sits next to her bed.
    Bailey Schulz, USA TODAY, 7 Oct. 2022
  • The top is big enough to hold essentials, like a lamp and books, and can withstand up to 35 pounds of weight.
    Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 28 Oct. 2023
  • This stylish lamp features a USB port to charge your devices.
    Jennifer Manfrin, Chicago Tribune, 10 Oct. 2022
  • The pair were buried with coins, gold earrings, glass bottles, a lamp and a necklace.
    Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 12 Feb. 2024
  • Get ready to glow in this clever, DIY lava lamp costume.
    Chloe Gorman, Country Living, 19 Sep. 2022
  • A lot of lamps on the market these days have shades that just sit too high—the hardware sticks out and harsh light hits you right in the eyes.
    Jessica Cherner, House Beautiful, 20 Apr. 2023
  • Ages 5+ Turn his room into a night sky with this lamp, which is 3D printed to look like the surface of the moon.
    Good Housekeeping, 13 Dec. 2022
  • Nickerson said the street lamps and streetlights were rattling in the wind.
    Jenna Russell, BostonGlobe.com, 16 Sep. 2023
  • The lamp also offers three timer settings with an LCD screen to track the countdown.
    Annie Blackman, Allure, 17 Oct. 2024
  • This similar lamp version, which is over $100 off, is easy to use thanks to the ignition button that quickly and safely lights the heater.
    Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024

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