sunlamp

[suhn-lamp]

noun

1. a lamp that generates ultraviolet rays, used as a therapeutic device, for obtaining an artificial suntan, etc.

2. a lamp used in motion-picture photography, having parabolic mirrors arranged to direct and concentrate the light.

Word History and Origins

Origin of sunlamp¹

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

Now that the entire season is finished, sunlamps bathe baselines in UV light.

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The extra green light, they say, could be used to reinforce the day-night cycle, which may be crucial for proper development—a sort of cocoon sunlamp for dreary jungle days.

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Despite the occasional minor splurge — a used Nintendo Switch and a new armchair — their retail therapy has been limited to a few items purchased out of boredom, like a new sunlamp and some sweaters.

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And if all it takes to turn things around is a groundhog’s shadow, well, bust out the snow shovels and the sunlamp.

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Yet, as sunlamps descended and the white coats turned Fendi yellow, I suddenly found myself wondering what had become of that mood ring I had in seventh grade.

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