lampshade

Meaning

Noun

A cover over a lamp to either diffuse the light or to block it in certain directions to avoid glare in the eyes.

Verb

1. (slang) To intentionally call attention to the improbable, incongruent, or clichéd nature of an element or situation featured in a work of fiction within the work itself.
2. To wear an oversize top with skintight thigh-high boots and no leggings.
3. To adorn with one or more lampshades.
4. To design or create lampshades.

Synonyms

shade

lamp-shade

lamp shade

parasol

roof window

sunblind

sun-blind

umbrella

☔

eyeshade

abat-jour

awning

light shade

cloche

globe

Translations

paralume

Lampenschirm

abat-jour

pantalla

abajur

abajur

αμπαζούρ

pàmpol

lampekap

abat-jour

quebra-luz

pámpano

-e

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈlæmp.ʃeɪd/

Etymology

From lamp + shade. The verb sense comes from the idea of making something more conspicuous by hanging a lampshade on it.