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Definition lamp in British English

lamp noun

[countable] noun
/læmp/
1

an electric light, especially a small one, that stands on a table or desk

Example

Use a desk lamp when you study.

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1.1

an oil or gas light, especially a small one, that you can carry

Example

an oil lamp

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Example

an ultra-violet lamp

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Definition lamp in British English