lamplight

The light emitted by a lamp.

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈlæmplaɪt/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: lampe lyght

Cognate with Western Frisian: lampeljocht

Cognate with Dutch: lamplicht

Cognate with German: Lampenlicht

Cognate with Danish: lampelys

Cognate with Swedish: lampljus

Cognate with Icelandic: lampaljós

In summary

From Middle English lampe lyght, laumpe-lyth, lombe-lyȝt, equivalent to lamp + light. Compare West Frisian lampeljocht (“lamplight”), Dutch lamplicht (“lamplight”), German Lampenlicht (“lamplight”), Danish lampelys (“lamplight”), Swedish lampljus (“lamplight”), Icelandic lampaljós (“lamplight”).

Synonyms

light

lights

lamp

oil lamp

illumination

torch

lantern

🏮

lighting

Translations

Lampenlicht

luce di lume

Lampe

lume

Licht

ضوء المصباح

lumière