lamp
- 01 A2 Elementary
n.a device that produces light, such as a desk lamp or a floor lamp.
n.a device for producing light, especially an electric light bulb or a piece of furniture containing one.
Simple“He turned on the bedside lamp so he could read his book before sleeping.”
In context“The interior designer selected a minimalist floor lamp to provide ambient lighting without cluttering the narrow hallway.”
- 02 C1 Advanced
v.to hit or punch someone very hard.
v.to strike or hit someone with significant force. Transitive verb used in informal contexts.
Simple“The two men started arguing, and one threatened to lamp the other.”
In context“The witness claimed that the defendant had threatened to lamp anyone who tried to interfere with the argument.”
- 03 C2 Proficiency
v.to relax or spend time doing nothing in particular.
v.to relax, hang out, or remain idle. Intransitive verb used in specific regional dialects.
Simple“We were just lamping on the porch all afternoon, enjoying the sun.”
In context“After a long week of recording, the band spent the weekend just lamping at the studio house.”