floor lamp
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of floor lamp
First recorded in 1890–95
Example Sentences
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In her sitting room, Chused mounted a shaded swing-arm lamp on the wall behind the sofa and placed a floor lamp to one side.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 8, 2024
The ignition sources included a floor lamp plugged into an outlet, according to Milwaukee Fire Department records.
From Salon • Nov. 17, 2022
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
I turned off the goosenecked floor lamp and sat in the hallway, where light beamed from the living room.
From "One Crazy Summer" by Rita Williams-Garcia
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