lamp

Meanings

• noun

  An artificial source of light, typically consisting of a base, a stem, a bulb, and a reflector.

  - "The lamp in the living room cast a warm glow on the room."
  - "He carried a lantern through the dark forest."
  - "The desk lamp provided enough light to read by."

• noun

  A symbol of knowledge and guidance.

  - "The lamp of knowledge illuminates the path to wisdom."
  - "The lamp of truth dispels the darkness of ignorance."
  - "The lamp of guidance leads us through the labyrinth of life."

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Pronunciation

1. /læmp/
   
   
   
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2. /læmp/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with lamp
camp , clamp , map , ramp

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Variants

List of all variants of lamp that leads to same result
lamp , lamps , arc lamp , arc lamps , arc light , arc lights , discharge lamp , discharge lamps , floor lamp , floor lamps , fluorescent lamp , fluorescent lamps , glow lamp , glow lamps , incandescent lamp , incandescent lamps , lava lamp , lava lamps , mercury lamp , mercury-vapor lamp , mercury-vapor lamps , quartz-iodine lamp , quartz-iodine lamps

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Etymology

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Old English 'lamp' from Proto-Germanic 'lampo' meaning 'torch, shining object'.

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Trivia

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1. The largest lamp in the world is the 'Lotus Lamp' in Japan, which stands over 16 meters tall.

2. The first electric lamps were used in the late 19th century and were called 'incandescent lamps'.

3. The term 'lamp' is also used in computer programming to refer to a console window where output is displayed.

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Related Concepts

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1. torch: A portable source of light, often used for signaling or illuminating dark areas.

2. lantern: A portable light source with a glass or metal enclosure, often used for illuminating dark areas outdoors.

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Culture

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In literature, the lamp is often used as a symbol of knowledge and enlightenment. In art, it is a common motif in paintings and sculptures. In music, the term 'lamp' is sometimes used metaphorically to refer to a source of inspiration or creativity.

How to Memorize "lamp"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a table lamp with a bulb and a reflector.
   - Visualize a lamp as a source of light and knowledge.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the lamp with the idea of knowledge and enlightenment.
   - Think of a lamp as a symbol of guidance and safety.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym L-A-M-P to remember the parts of a lamp: base, stem, bulb, and reflector.
   - Think of the word 'LAMP' as an acronym for 'Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation' to remember the scientific concept related to lamps.

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