Phrase Hound found 130 phrases and 123 compound words that contain lamp. The most common are listed below. Open lamp in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 130
- oil lampA simple vessel used to produce light continuously for a period of time from a liquid fuel source, especially lamp oil.
- table lampA lamp designed to be used on tables.
- floor lampA lamp supported by a tall vertical pole in order that light comes from above those seated in the vicinity.
- spirit lampA lamp that burns a volatile liquid fuel such as alcohol, ethanol or denatured alcohol.
- arc lampAn electric arc arranged so as to produce useful light.
- fluorescent lampA gas-discharge lamp that uses fluorescence to produce visible light, especially one consisting of a tube filled with mercury vapour which emits ultraviolet radiation when an electric current is passed through it, causing fluorescence when …
- magic lampAn oil lamp that can be rubbed in order to summon a genie who grants wishes.
- plasma lampA kind of gas-discharge lamp: a clear glass container, often an orb, filled with a mixture of various noble gases at low pressure, and driven by high frequency alternating current at high voltage.
- hurricane lampA kerosene lantern.
- lamp-oilAlternative form of lamp oil.
- neon lampA small gas discharge lamp containing neon gas, sometimes with other noble gases to add colour.
- lava lampA kind of lamp, typically used more for decoration than illumination, in which the gentle flow of randomly-shaped clumps of wax purportedly suggests the flowing of lava.
- fog lampA bright red lamp (normally one of a pair) at the rear of a motor car that can be switched on during foggy weather so as to avoid collisions from cars approaching from behind
- incandescent lampA light bulb whose metallic filament is heated by an electric current.
- mercury-vapour lampa gaseous discharge lamp in which the arc discharge takes place in mercury vapour; used for highway illumination and as an industrial source of ultraviolet radiation
- compact fluorescent lampA type of fluorescent lamp (that may or may not contain mercury).
- halogen lampAn incandescent lamp containing a small quantity of halogen (usually bromine) to reduce deposition on the glass.
- Argand lampA type of oil lamp with a circular hollow wick and glass chimney which allow a current of air both inside and outside of the flame.
- butter lampA lamp that is a common feature of Tibetan Buddhist temples and monasteries throughout the Himalayas.
- gas lampA lamp that operates by burning gas (gaseous matter), usually illuminating gas (in any of various types).
- heat lampAn infrared lamp used to generate heat.
- street lampSynonym of streetlight (“any large outdoor light used to illuminate a public area”).
- lamp-shadesplural of lamp-shade: A cover over a lamp to either diffuse the light or to block it in certain directions to avoid glare in the eyes.
- quartz halogen lampAn incandescent light bulb in which the envelope is made of quartz instead of glass, and the filament is surrounded by an atmosphere of a halogen gas, usually iodine.
- metal halide lampA high-pressure discharge lamp that is enclosed in a quartz envelope containing metal halides (usually iodides), and produces high-efficacy white light.
Compound words 123
- headlampAn individual headlight, particularly of a motor vehicle.
- lampshadeA cover over a lamp to either diffuse the light or to block it in certain directions to avoid glare in the eyes.
- lamplighterA person employed to light streetlights at dusk and snuff them at dawn.
- lamplightThe light emitted by a lamp.
- lampworkA method for working with blown glass that does not require a furnace.
- lampholderA fitting into which an electric lamp can be inserted.
- lampstandA menorah or other holder or stand for a lamp.
- LampmanA surname.
- desklampA lamp which sits on and is used to illuminate a desk.
- sidelampA light mounted on the side of a motor vehicle.