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Definition of sunlamp

sunlamp

/ˈsʌnˌlæmp/
sun · lamp
Plural:sunlamps
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sunlamp Lexical Profile

sunlamp Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

An electric lamp that emits ultraviolet or full-spectrum radiation similar to natural sunlight, used for light therapy, medical treatments, or indoor tanning.

Example

"Her doctor recommended sitting in front of a sunlamp for twenty minutes each morning during the winter months."

2

A high-intensity electric lamp mounted on a parabolic reflector, used in film studios and photography to provide bright illumination.

Example

"The cinematography crew positioned a powerful sunlamp outside the window to simulate midday daylight on the set."

• Nearby Words

sungrebe
sunhat
sunken
sunlamp
sunless
sunlight
sunlike

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sunlamp. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sunlamp
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