lampshade

/หˆlรฆmp.สƒeษชd/

IPA: /L AE1 M SH EY0 D/

noun
  1. 1

    A cover over a lamp to either diffuse the light or to block it in certain directions to avoid glare in the eyes.

verb
  1. 1

    To intentionally call attention to the improbable, incongruent, or clichรฉd nature of an element or situation featured in a work of fiction within the work itself.

  2. 2

    To wear an oversize top with skintight thigh-high boots and no leggings.

  3. 3

    To adorn with one or more lampshades.

  4. 4

    To design or create lampshades.

Source: https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/lampshade