Luminary vs. Lamp — What's the Difference?

An object, such as a celestial body, that gives light.

An electric device having a socket for a light bulb, especially a free-standing piece of furniture.

In astrology, one of the brightest celestial objects, such as the sun, moon, or bright planets.

A device that gives off ultraviolet, infrared, or other radiation, used for therapeutic purposes.

A person who inspires others or achieves eminence in a field.

A light bulb

One who is an inspiration to others; one who has achieved success in one's chosen field; a leading light.

A vessel containing oil or alcohol burned through a wick.

(archaic) A body that gives light; especially, one of the heavenly bodies.

A lantern or fixture that gives off light by burning gas, usually by means of a mantle.

(archaic) An artificial light; an illumination.

(Archaic) A celestial body that gives off or reflects light.

Any body that gives light, especially one of the heavenly bodies.

A device that generates heat, light or other radiation. Especially an electric light bulb.

One who illustrates any subject, or enlightens mankind; as, Newton was a distinguished luminary.

A device containing oil, burnt through a wick for illumination; an oil lamp.

A celebrity who is an inspiration to others;

A piece of furniture holding one or more electric light sockets.

To hit, clout, belt, wallop.

To hunt at night using a lamp; see lamping.

To hang out or chill; to do nothing in particular.

A thin plate or lamina.

A light-producing vessel, device, instrument or apparatus;

Figuratively, anything which enlightens intellectually or morally; anything regarded metaphorically a performing the uses of a lamp.

A device or mechanism for producing light by electricity, usually having a glass bulb or tube containing the light-emitting element. Most lamps belong to one of two categories, the Incandescent lamp (See under Incandescent) or the fluorescent lamp. However, see also arc lamp, below.

A device that emits radiant energy in the form of heat, infrared, or ultraviolet rays; as, a heat lamp.

An artificial source of visible illumination

A piece of furniture holding one or more electric light bulbs