Lamplight: meaning, definitions and examples
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lamplight
[ ˈlæmplaɪt ]
light source
Lamplight refers to the light emitted from a lamp. This type of illumination can create a warm and inviting atmosphere in a room, making it a popular choice for various settings such as homes, restaurants, and events.
Synonyms
glow, lamp illumination, lamp light.
Examples of usage
- The soft lamplight filled the room with a cozy ambiance.
- She read her book under the gentle lamplight by the window.
- The lamplight flickered as the wind blew outside.
- He adjusted the lamp to brighten the corner of the room.
Translations
Translations of the word "lamplight" in other languages:
🇵🇹 luz da lâmpada
🇮🇳 दीपक की रोशनी
🇩🇪 Lampenschein
🇮🇩 cahaya lampu
🇺🇦 світло лампи
🇵🇱 światło lampy
🇯🇵 ランプの光
🇫🇷 lumière de lampe
🇪🇸 luz de lámpara
🇹🇷 lamba ışığı
🇰🇷 램프의 빛
🇸🇦 ضوء المصباح
🇨🇿 světlo lampy
🇸🇰 svetlo lampy
🇨🇳 灯光
🇸🇮 svetloba svetilke
🇮🇸 ljós lampans
🇰🇿 лампаның жарығы
🇬🇪 ლამპის შუქი
🇦🇿 lampa işığı
🇲🇽 luz de lámpara
Etymology
The word 'lamplight' combines 'lamp' and 'light.' 'Lamp' has Old English origins, derived from the word 'lamp,' which means a source of light, especially one that burns fuel. This term can be traced back to the Latin word 'lampas,' which refers to a torch or light. The word 'light' comes from Old English 'leoht,' meaning brightness or illumination, also linked to the Proto-Germanic 'leuhtam.' Initially, lamps were simple oil lamps used in ancient Greece and Rome to provide light. Over centuries, the evolution of lamp technology brought various forms, from kerosene lamps to electric ones. The idea of 'lamplight' embodies the warmth and comfort associated with this light source, especially as it became a symbol of home and safety in literature and culture.