Kerosene Lamp (Noun)
Meaning
A lamp that burns oil (as kerosine) for light.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The family relied on a kerosene lamp for lighting their small cottage.
- The old kerosene lamp on the porch had been converted to use electricity years ago.
- Before electricity was available, homes often used kerosene lamps to provide lighting.
- The smell of the kerosene lamp reminded her of her childhood in the countryside.
- As the storm caused the power outage, they lit the kerosene lamp for a soft glow.