droplight

[ drop-lahyt ]

/ ˈdrɒpˌlaɪt /

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

Origin of droplight

An Americanism dating back to 1860–65; drop + light¹

He stirred the beads about on his palm, and presently swung them under the droplight.

The Pagan Madonna |Harold MacGrath
If no room is available, the kitchen has a cover put on the table, a droplight, and a few restful chairs are provided.

Etiquette |Emily Post
The droplight over the music and the flare of the fire leaped out of the darkness like medallions.

Kenny |Leona Dalrymple
Old Broadbrim looked at it, going over to the desk where the droplight swung.

Old Broadbrim Into the Heart of Australia |Author of "Old Broadbrim"

Aunt Cordelia relaxing her attention for the moment turned to speak to Uncle Charlie who was reading his paper by the droplight.

Emmy Lou's Road to Grace |George Madden Martin

droplight

/ (ˈdrɒpˌlaɪt) /

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