Lamp and Sconce

Lamp

Lamp noun - Something that provides illumination.
Usage example: I didn't realize it had gotten so dark in the room until my wife came in and turned on the lamp, momentarily blinding me
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Synonyms for Lamp

Sconce and lamp are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sconce" instead a noun "Lamp".

Nearby Words: lamping, lampion

Sconce

Sconce noun - A decorative wall bracket for holding candles or other sources of light.
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Synonyms for Sconce

Lamp and sconce are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Lamp" instead a noun "Sconce".
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Sconce and Lamp. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 01, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/lamp/sconce
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