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- [lamp-sheyd]
- /ˈlæmpˌʃeɪd/
- /ˈlæmp.ʃeɪd/
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- [lamp-sheyd]
- /ˈlæmpˌʃeɪd/
Definitions of lampshade word
- noun lampshade a shade, usually translucent or opaque, for shielding the glare of a light source in a lamp or for directing the light to a particular area. 1
- noun lampshade A cover for a lamp, used to soften or direct its light. 1
- noun lampshade cover for a light 1
- countable noun lampshade A lampshade is a covering that is fitted round or over an electric light bulb in order to protect it or decorate it, or to make the light less harsh. 0
- noun lampshade a shade that covers a light bulb 0
- noun lampshade a partial cover for a lamp, designed to direct or diffuse its light 0
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Origin of lampshade
First appearance:
before 1840 One of the 33% newest English words
First recorded in 1840-50; lamp + shade
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Lampshade
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
lampshade popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
lampshade usage trend in Literature
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Top questions with lampshade
- how to make a lampshade?
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- how to make a paper lampshade?
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