lampshade.
A cover over a lamp to either diffuse the light or to block it in certain directions to avoid glare in the eyes.
Meaning & usage
A cover over a lamp to either diffuse the light or to block it in certain directions to avoid glare in the eyes.
Where this word comes from
Etymology tree Ancient Greek λᾰ́μπω (lắmpō) Ancient Greek -άζω (-ázō) Ancient Greek -ᾰ́ς (-ắs) Ancient Greek λᾰμπᾰ́ς (lămpắs) Byzantine Greek λαμπάδα (lampáda)bor. Late Latin lampada Old French lampebor. Middle English laumpe English lamp Proto-Indo-European *(s)ḱeh₃- Proto-Indo-European *(s)ḱh₃tús Proto-Germanic *skaduz Proto-West Germanic *skadu Old English sċeadu Middle English schade English shade English lampshade From lamp + shade. The verb sense comes from the idea of making something more conspicuous by hanging a lampshade on it.
To intentionally call attention to the improbable, incongruent, or clichéd nature of an element or situation featured in a work of fiction within the work itself.
To wear an oversize top with skintight thigh-high boots and no leggings.
To adorn with one or more lampshades.
To design or create lampshades.
Where this word comes from
Etymology tree Ancient Greek λᾰ́μπω (lắmpō) Ancient Greek -άζω (-ázō) Ancient Greek -ᾰ́ς (-ắs) Ancient Greek λᾰμπᾰ́ς (lămpắs) Byzantine Greek λαμπάδα (lampáda)bor. Late Latin lampada Old French lampebor. Middle English laumpe English lamp Proto-Indo-European *(s)ḱeh₃- Proto-Indo-European *(s)ḱh₃tús Proto-Germanic *skaduz Proto-West Germanic *skadu Old English sċeadu Middle English schade English shade English lampshade From lamp + shade. The verb sense comes from the idea of making something more conspicuous by hanging a lampshade on it.
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