lamp socket

AmE: /læmp ˈsɑːkɪt/

Definition

Definition of lamp socket - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

electricaldevice in a light fitting that holds a bulb and supplies power

Make sure the lamp socket is switched off before changing the bulb.
The loose lamp socket caused the light to flicker constantly.
He replaced the broken lamp socket in the bedside table lamp.

expose

reveal

Add a suggestion |

Feedback:

Expressions with lamp

Aladdin's lamp

thing believed to provide easy magical solutions

He thought the new app was his Aladdin's lamp.

magic lamp

oil lamp that summons a genie granting wishes

Aladdin found a magic lamp in the cave.

bedside lamp

lamp placed beside a bed

She turned off the bedside lamp before going to sleep.

desk lamp

small lamp for a desk or table, often adjustable

She turned on the desk lamp to read her book.

floor lamp

lamp with a tall pole standing on the floor

She placed the floor lamp next to the sofa.

lamp in the window

decorative light in a window

The lamp in the window added a cozy feel to the room.

Expressions with socket

power socket

device with openings where a plug connects to get electric power

The lamp would not turn on because the power socket was broken.

electric socket

device providing power to electrical appliances

Plug the charger into the electric socket.

wall socket

device in a wall for electrical power access

Plug the charger into the wall socket.

eye socket

bony cavity in the skull holding the eyeball

The doctor examined the eye socket for fractures.

plug socket

device with holes where a plug is inserted to receive electricity

The lamp will not work unless you use the correct plug socket.

socket wrench

tool for turning nuts or bolts using various sockets

He used a socket wrench to tighten the bolts on the bike frame..

hip socket

cup-like pelvic hollow forming the hip-joint receiving surface

The fall knocked the femur out of the hip socket.

tooth socket

bony cavity in the jaw holding a tooth

The dentist examined the tooth socket for signs of infection.

dry socket

painful condition after tooth removal when blood clot does not form

He developed a dry socket after his tooth extraction.

ball-and-socket

joint where a ball moves within a socket

The hip is a ball-and-socket joint.

View all translations of lamp socket

✨Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.

French:douille, ...
German:Lampenfassung, ...
Italian:portalampada, ...
Spanish:portalámparas, ...
Portuguese:casquilho da lâmpada, ...
Chinese:灯座, ...
Japanese:電球ソケット, ...
Arabic:حامِل مِصباح, ...
Hebrew:בֵּית נוּרָה, ...
Russian:патрон лампы, ...
Ukrainian:патрон лампи, ...
Hindi:बल्ब होल्डर, ...
Bengali:ল্যাম্প সকেট, ...
Catalan:portalàmpades, ...
Czech:objímka, ...
Danish:fatning, ...
Dutch:fitting, ...
Greek:ντουί, ...
Hungarian:foglalat, ...
Khmer:កន្ទុយអំពូល, ...
Korean:램프 소켓, ...
Persian:سرپیچ لامپ, ...
Polish:oprawka żarówki, ...
Portuguese (BR):soquete da lâmpada, ...
Romanian:dulie, ...
Swedish:lamphållare, ...
Thai:ขั้วหลอดไฟ, ...
Turkish:duy, ...
Vietnamese:đuôi đèn, ...

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

100,000 expressions & idioms Understand any expression you come across: from corporate jargon like 💬 touch base or ↩️ circle back to everyday expressions such as 🌊 out of the blue or 🦆 lame duck, as well as idioms like 🍲 spill the beans and 🐎 hold your horses.

40,000 images When you search for a concrete noun or object, images help you grasp the meaning at a glance. Try searching for 🧵 puppytooth, 🎠 merry-go-round, ⚜️ fleur-de-lys, or 💤 bunk bed.

Informal language & slang Everyday conversations are packed with informal expressions and slang. Meanings are clearly tagged, so you'll always know when a word is casual. Look up hangry (😋 hungry + 😡 angry), 😎 rizz, 🕹️ noob, or 🔑 low-key.

Abbreviations & acronyms Quickly decode modern abbreviations and acronyms. Go from IDK to OMG in seconds and stay up to date with popular abbreviations such as 🐐 GOAT, 📜 tl;dr, 👀 POV, or 🖥️ AFK.

Regional usage (US / UK) Reverso highlights regional differences between American and British English. You’ll never have to wonder where a word is commonly used: try lift vs. elevator, courgette vs. zucchini, or popular British slang like dodgy or banter. What’s more, when you search for 'color', you’ll immediately see its British counterpart, 'colour'.

Get more than a simple definition

Translations for each meaning View translations alongside each meaning to see how a word is translated in each context. Simply toggle translations ON and choose among 25+ languages. You can also display the translation of definitions or examples into your native language to deepen your understanding.

Synonyms & related words by meaning View synonyms and related words for each meaning, not just for the word as a whole. This helps you choose the most accurate word for your context. Click the

icon to discover related terms: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, umbrella terms… Try with happening or hunch.

Multiple examples for every meaning Each meaning comes with three real-life examples to show you how the word is used in different contexts. Click the

icon next to the first example to see two additional options and learn to use new vocabulary naturally.

Go from understanding to mastery

Save words for later review Click the

icon to save words you want to revisit. You can also save a specific meaning by clicking on the

icon next to it. For example, you might want to save the word “table” as a verb, which means “to postpone”.

Practice with personalized flashcards Reverso automatically transforms your searches and saved words into personalized flashcards and quizzes, featuring high-quality audio and usage examples. This helps you transform terms you only recognize into words you actually use confidently.

Learn with Netflix, YouTube, and your favorite texts With Reverso Chrome extension, transform movies, TV shows, articles, or song lyrics into an interactive lesson. Look up words and expressions in one click on any website and learn with your favorite content.