droplight

noun
UK /ˈdrɒplaɪt/
US /ˈdrɑːplaɪt/

A droplight is a lamp that hangs down from the ceiling on a cord.

The droplight above the kitchen table made the room feel cozy.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A portable electric lamp attached to a long flexible cord, often used for work in garages or workshops.

He hooked the droplight under the car hood to see the engine better.

3. A light lowered on a rope or chain to illuminate a specific spot, such as on a stage.

The stagehand adjusted the droplight to highlight the singer.

4. A small hanging light used in a tent or campsite.

We hung a droplight from the tent pole so we could read at night.