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lampshade

[lamp-sheyd]

noun

  1. a shade, usually translucent or opaque, for shielding the glare of a light source in a lamp or for directing the light to a particular area.



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Word History and Origins

Origin of lampshade1

First recorded in 1840–50; lamp + shade
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Brick walls and exposed piping contrast with wooden furniture, white couches and floor cushions and the warm glow of Noguchi lampshades.

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A family said they have felt haunted for 80 years by a piece of a lampshade made from human skin seized from a concentration camp and brought home for evidence.

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The show was described by many as dramatic - with dresses that more closely resembled lampshades, complete with delightful feathers, tassels and tulle.

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Bits of beds, chairs, cookers, lampshades; the glass of broken windows, mirrors, drinking glasses.

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The company has faced fierce criticism online for the lampshade outfits, which obscured the women’s faces.

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