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lampshades

  • plural
    of lampshade.
    lampshade
    noun
    a shade, usually translucent or opaque, for shielding the glare of a light source in a lamp or for directing the light to a particular area.

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The show was described by many as dramatic - with dresses that more closely resembled lampshades, complete with delightful feathers, tassels and tulle.

From BBC Jan. 31, 2025

From the ceiling hung a twisted glass chandelier by Eric Dunn, its spiked lampshades mimicking the tendrils of a brain’s dendrites.

From Los Angeles Times May 8, 2024

Her business supplying fabric for lampshades was lucrative but unfulfilling.

From New York Times Jun. 30, 2023

Toile lampshades, table runners or even toile-inspired artwork can act as subtle nods to the traditional while maintaining a fresh and updated look.

From Seattle Times Jun. 29, 2023

White drum-shaped lampshades flanking the sofa were still wrapped in the manufacturer’s plastic.

From "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri

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