floor lamp

noun

: a tall lamp that stands on the floor

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Homeowners are embracing outdoor lighting that expresses personality, whether that’s oversized pendants, architectural floor lamps, or artful sconces. Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2025 This floor lamp features an eye-catching design and a sophisticated gold finish, now available for under $100. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 July 2025 Sofas, credenzas, bar stools, ottomans, rugs, bookshelves, ceramic knickknacks, floor lamps, table lamps, desk lamps - each week, Westen and his crew made their way through a fictional Miami, and each stop had to be furnished. Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 July 2025 This floor lamp achieves modern, earthy mood lighting in one fell swoop. Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 24 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for floor lamp

Word History

First Known Use

1892, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of floor lamp was in 1892

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“Floor lamp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/floor%20lamp. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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