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Examples of lamplight in a Sentence
We could see the glow of lamplight in the window.
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The Champagne was waiting at our outdoor table, which offered a ringside seat to a glowing sunset and the rising lamplight of villages on the other side of the lake.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 27 July 2024
Around Viola’s felled tree, lamplights of historical knowledge flicker like electrified fireflies.
—Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2024
Hues of deep blues adorn the walls and tableware, reminding me of the wide open Pacific, while cozy lamplight and exposed brick in the space took me right back to Pilsen’s warm familiarity.
—Lauryn Azu, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2024
The selfie camera works fine, capturing my dog under dim lamplight just fine.
—PCMAG, 30 May 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of lamplight was
in the 14th century
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“Lamplight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lamplight. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
Kids Definition
lamplight
noun
lamp·light
ˈlam-ˌplīt
: the light of a lamp
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