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
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
Nonetheless, over the years it has been decorated with a doormat that says “hello” in looping cursive, a wobbly floor lamp, and a selection of scientific posters detailing research that has been conducted there.
From The New Yorker ● Apr. 1, 2019
The goosenecked floor lamp with its half-moon glass bowl.
From "One Crazy Summer" by Rita Williams-Garcia
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