FLUORESCENT LAMP Synonyms: 31 Similar Words

fluorescent lamp

noun

Definition of fluorescent lamp

as in light bulb

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Recent Examples of fluorescent lamp The law prohibits the sale and distribution of screw-base and bayonet-base compact fluorescent lamps. — Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 1 Jan. 2026 Restrictions on pin-base compact fluorescent and linear fluorescent lamps are set to begin in 2027. — Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 1 Jan. 2026 According to a report by the Public Interest Research Group (PIRG), three in four fluorescent lamps are improperly disposed of, thus releasing mercury into the environment. — Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 1 Jan. 2026 This fuzzy star is the Orion Nebula, a vast cloud of hydrogen gas lit up like a fluorescent lamp by young stars gravitationally born inside it. — Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 2 Feb. 2025

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Noun

Villasana notes that smart light bulbs, specifically, were her favorite dorm room purchase.

— Natalia Gonzalez Blanco Serrano, The Spruce, 27 July 2026
Colors The majority of flame light bulbs come in a reddish-yellow hue designed to mimic a real flame.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026

Definition of light bulb

Noun

The authors concluded by noting the research potential of revisiting other early technologies using the tools of modern materials science, such as vacuum tubes, arc lamps, and early X-ray tubes.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 24 Jan. 2026
The cozy living room is the perfect size for a sectional sofa, an accent chair or two, and a dramatic arc lamp to tie it all together.

— Miles Walls, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024

Definition of arc lamp

Noun

Also, short detection parameters were not updated from the previous model's incandescent lamps.

— James Powel, USA TODAY, 10 Mar. 2025
Carve out a few hours to visit nearby Bellingham to tour the SPARK Museum of Electrical Invention, which displays one of only three remaining incandescent lamps created by Thomas Edison.

— Perri Ormont Blumberg Fox News, Fox News, 8 Feb. 2025

Definition of incandescent lamp

Noun

The open outdoor spaces will be finished with decorative paving, landscaping, overhead lighting and outdoor furniture.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 8 Aug. 2026
New lighting and wall labels, redesigned layouts, and the introduction of new services are all aimed at enhancing the visitor experience, while the Uffizi will protect its treasures through improved conservation and security schemes.

— News Desk, Artforum, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of lighting

Noun

Store Craft Supplies Keep beads, paint brushes, and other craft supplies organized by storing them in their own upcycled candle jars with a small label if desired.

— Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 9 Aug. 2026
The table in front of him was empty, wiped clean, even the candle blown out.

— Emma Cline, New Yorker, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of candle

Noun

When porch days turn into nights, nothing ruins the vibe of an evening gathering or solo wind-down faster than a blinding flashlight or hunting for an outlet.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Aug. 2026
Simply clamp the Smart Jumper Cables with the mini flashlight directly onto the vehicle battery terminals and let the powerful 29600mWh (8000mAh) 4-cell, high-grade lithium-polymer battery do the work.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of flashlight

Noun

There are private yards and so, so many views to be had—of the sunrise over the harbor, lighthouses, the beach, and the city’s skyline.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
Owls Head State Park Just a 15-minute drive south of downtown, Owls Head State Park pairs one of Maine’s most picturesque lighthouses with scenic coastal trails, picnic areas, and sweeping views over Penobscot Bay.

— Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2026

Definition of lighthouse

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