floor lamp

noun

: a tall lamp that stands on the floor

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Furniture and decor are also discounted, and there are deals on design-forward items like an arched floor lamp and a textured dresser. Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 6 Jan. 2025 According to the company, the glare-free coating has been improved to further cut down on reflections from overhead lighting, floor lamps, and sunlight. Chris Welch, The Verge, 6 Jan. 2025 That's pretty neat, considering how the whole appliance is put together to look like just another floor lamp with a simple plant holder attached. New Atlas, 29 Dec. 2024 In this transitional living room, the sage green walls warm up the formal space and echo the warmth of the brass floor lamps, picture frames, and artwork. Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for floor lamp 

Word History

First Known Use

1892, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of floor lamp was in 1892

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“Floor lamp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/floor%20lamp. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.

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