# lampshade

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈlæmp.ʃeɪd/ · frequency rank #69,190

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

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

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/lampshade