a lamp designed to project or diffuse a comparatively uniform level of illumination over a large area. also called flood, flood lamp

a luminaire consisting of a lamp set in a metal cylinder, recessed into or mounted on a ceiling to direct a beam of light downward

a lamp designed to project a strong, focused beam of light on an object or area. also called spot

Superfluous or useless light rays, as from a spotlight or other focused light source. also called spill light.

a light source having a maximum dimension less than one fifth the distance from the source to the surface illuminated

a light source having one dimension significantly greater than its other dimensions, such as a fluorescent lamp

a light source having significant dimensions in two directions, such as large window or a luminous ceiling

lighting provided by adjustable spotlights mounted along a narrow, ceiling or wall-mounted metal track through which current is conducted

indirect lighting directed upward from an interior cornice at the edge of a ceiling

indirect lighting directed upward or downward from a light source concealed by a horizontal board or band

indirect lighting directed downward from an interior cornice at the edge of a ceiling

a rigid or flexible tape with exposed low-voltage light sources of 1 to 10 watts. also called light tape

a luminaire having a trough-shaped reflector holding one or more fluorescent lamps

a lighting fixture suspended from a ceiling or wall by a flexible cord, by which it can be raised or lowered

a lighting fixture suspended from a ceiling

a desk lamp having a flexible shaft resembling the neck of a goose

a floor lamp having its light source within a reflecting bowl that directs the light upward. also torchère, torchier

a decorative lighting fixture suspended from a ceiling, usually having branched supports for a number of lamps

a decorative wall bracket for candles or other lights

a floor lamp having the light source on a hinged, horizontally adjustable arm