floor lamp
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of floor lamp
First recorded in 1890–95
Example Sentences
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In smaller bedrooms, even a generous armchair paired with a small end table and floor lamp can offer a comforting place to read.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 12, 2024
The ignition sources included a floor lamp plugged into an outlet, according to Milwaukee Fire Department records.
From Salon • Nov. 17, 2022
There’s also a slender Serge Mouille floor lamp, a television-shielding lacquered screen with mesh and gold patina detailing and a metal-trimmed tea stand.
From New York Times • Mar. 23, 2022
Under the light of a brass-stemmed floor lamp, a cognac leather armchair and white faux-fur ottoman anchor the designated reading spot.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 7, 2020
An old metal floor lamp surfaced in my mind.
From "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath
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