droplight

[ drop-lahyt ]

noun

1. an electric or gas lamp suspended from the ceiling or wall by a flexible cord or tube.

droplight

/ ˈdrɒpˌlaɪt /

noun

1. an electric light that may be raised or lowered by means of a pulley or other mechanism

Word History and Origins

Origin of droplight¹

An Americanism dating back to 1860–65; drop + light ¹

Example Sentences

Old Broadbrim looked at it, going over to the desk where the droplight swung.

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The droplight over the music and the flare of the fire leaped out of the darkness like medallions.

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I miss the electric droplight that I used at Upidee, or even the kerosene lamp in the cabin of the 'Hardtack.'

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If no room is available, the kitchen has a cover put on the table, a droplight, and a few restful chairs are provided.

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And there was a gas droplight thickly petticoated with fringed red silk.

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