kerosene lamp
Definition
Noun: A portable or stationary lamp that produces light by burning kerosene (a type of oil) as fuel. It typically consists of a fuel reservoir, a wick to draw the fuel up, and a glass chimney to protect the flame and enhance airflow.
Examples of Usage
- The power outage forced us to light an old kerosene lamp.
- In the historical village, a kerosene lamp illuminated the guide's face as she told stories.
- Before rural electrification, the kerosene lamp was a primary source of light in many homes.
Advanced Usage
- Historical/Descriptive Context: The term is often used to evoke a pre-electric or rustic setting.
- The cabin had no electricity, just the warm, flickering glow of a kerosene lamp on the table.
Variants and Related Words
- Oil lamp: A more general term for any lamp burning oil, which includes kerosene lamps.
- Kerosene lantern: Often used interchangeably with "kerosene lamp," though "lantern" can imply a more portable design with a protective metal cage.
- Wick: The part of the lamp that draws fuel up to the flame.
- Chimney: The glass tube that surrounds the flame.
Synonyms
- Oil lamp
- Paraffin lamp (used chiefly in British English, as "paraffin" is a British term for kerosene)
Related Idioms/Phrases
- The age of the kerosene lamp: A phrase referring to a time before widespread electric lighting.
- His stories transported us back to the age of the kerosene lamp.
Noun
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a lamp that burns oil (as kerosine) for light
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