Sidelamps

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. A type of lighting fixture typically positioned to the side for illuminating a space
2. Often designed to enhance ambient light in a room while providing focused illumination
3. Used decoratively or functionally to create specific lighting effects along walls or pathways

Etymology: "Sidelamps" is the plural of "sidelamp," a compound of the everyday words "side" and "lamp." Its literal sense is simply a lamp placed at the side of something, and the parts carry their ordinary meanings without any shift. The plural form follows the regular English pattern of adding "-s" to a noun.

Synonyms: side lights, auxiliary lights