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lampadaire — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • lamppost noun A tall post that holds a light to illuminate a street or path.
  • streetlight noun A tall outdoor lamp that lights up a public street or area at night.

Senses

lampadaire is used for these senses in English:

  • floor lamp A lamp supported by a tall vertical pole in order that light comes from above those seated in the vicinity.
  • lamppost The pole that holds up a light so it can illuminate a wide area, such as holds up a streetlight.
  • streetlight (countable) Any large outdoor light used to illuminate a public area, usually urban.

lamppost — full definition

  1. noun A tall post that holds a light to illuminate a street or path.
  2. noun Informally, a very tall, thin person.

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