lampshade

noun

lamp·​shade ˈlamp-ˌshād How to pronounce lampshade (audio)
: a cover that softens or directs the light of a lamp

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At 3rd Culture, visitors will find cushion covers, traditional Turkish linen towels (peshtemals), and lampshades covered in quirky, geometric patterns. — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Aug. 2026 Lampshade Many nursery night-lights come with lampshades, which can add to the decor of the nursery. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 July 2026 The hollyhock pattern from House of Hackney appears throughout Weger’s apartment, even on this fabric lampshade. — Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 27 July 2026 To clean lampshades, Cruz recommends dusting with a lint roller or using soft-brush vacuum attachments on your vacuum. — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for lampshade

Word History

First Known Use

1829, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of lampshade was in 1829

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“Lampshade.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lampshade. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.

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