lamphouse

/ˈlæmpˌhaʊs/
noun
  1. The part of a projector, spotlight, or lighthouse that contains the light source.
    • A faulty lamphouse caused the stage spotlight to flicker during the performance.
    • The lighthouse keeper cleaned the lenses in the lamphouse every morning.
    • The technician replaced the bulb inside the lamphouse of the film projector.
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