Definition

1. Noun:
   • A tall, freestanding lamp designed to stand on the floor: A "floor lamp" is a type of lighting fixture that is supported by its own base or stand and is placed directly on the floor to provide illumination in a room.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • She placed a modern floor lamp next to the armchair to create a cozy reading nook.
  • The living room was dim, so we added a bright floor lamp in the corner.

Advanced Usage

• As a design element: A floor lamp can serve as both a light source and a decorative piece of furniture.
  • The sleek, brass floor lamp became the focal point of the minimalist room.

Variants and Related Words

• Torchiere (or Torchère): A type of floor lamp that directs light upwards towards the ceiling.

  • The torchiere provided soft, indirect lighting for the entire space.

• Arc lamp: A floor lamp with a long, curved arm that extends over a seating area.

  • The arc floor lamp arched gracefully over the sofa.

Synonyms

• Standard lamp: (Chiefly British English) A synonym for a floor lamp.
• Standing lamp: A descriptive term for a lamp that stands on the floor.

Noun

1. a lamp that stands on the floor