lamp
/læmp/
•lamp
A device for producing light, typically by electricity or gas, consisting of a glass or metal housing containing a light source.
Common Phrases
- desk lamp—a lamp placed on a desk
- floor lamp—a tall lamp standing on the floor
- lamp light—the light emitted by a lamp
Example Sentences
She turned on the lamp to read a book.
BeginnerThe lamp on the desk is very bright.
BeginnerMy lamp uses an LED bulb.
BeginnerThe antique lamp was a family heirloom.
IntermediateThey installed a new lamp in the hallway.
IntermediateThe flickering lamp cast shadows on the wall.
IntermediateThe modern lamp design won an award for innovation.
AdvancedThe museum displayed a rare 19th-century oil lamp.
AdvancedEngineers are developing energy-efficient smart lamps.
Advanced
A device with colored lights that controls the movement of vehicles and pedestrians at intersections
Common Phrases
- change the traffic light—alter the traffic light signal
- stop at the traffic light—pause at the traffic light
- broken traffic light—non-functioning traffic light
Example Sentences
The car stopped at the red traffic light.
BeginnerPedestrians must wait for the green traffic light.
BeginnerThe traffic light turned yellow.
BeginnerEngineers installed new traffic lights at the busy intersection.
IntermediateThe traffic light malfunction caused a traffic jam.
IntermediateDrivers should obey the traffic light signals.
IntermediateThe city upgraded its traffic lights to reduce congestion.
AdvancedResearchers are testing smart traffic lights that adapt to traffic flow.
AdvancedThe traffic light system uses sensors to detect vehicle presence.
Advanced