floor lamp
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of floor lamp
First recorded in 1890–95
Example Sentences
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The ignition sources included a floor lamp plugged into an outlet, according to Milwaukee Fire Department records.
From Salon ● Nov. 17, 2022
It could be as simple as placing a single lounge chair, small side table and floor lamp in the corner of the room.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 23, 2021
In the bedroom, such as it is, I have only a sleeping bag and a floor lamp.
From New York Times ● Jul. 16, 2020
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
She flattens out the creases as well as she can and drags the floor lamp closer and places the print before her son.
From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr
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