gasolier

noun

Definition of gasoliernext
as in light bulb

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  1. light bulb
  2. fluorescent lamp
  3. incandescent lamp
  4. arc lamp
  5. lighting
  6. lantern
  7. candle
  8. lighthouse
Noun
  • His black radio was plugged into a small solar panel, which also powered the outpost’s sole light bulb.
    — Jordan Salama, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
  • All suites have energy-efficient light bulbs, contributing to a sustainable environment.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of light bulb
Noun
  • 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
Definition of fluorescent 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 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
  • The new plans also include more changes to the project's lighting and traffic patterns.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Another image showed Fox reclining beneath the same dramatic lighting in a metallic two-piece swimsuit.
    — Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of lighting
Noun
  • Pieces created for Nanjing draw on the city’s own cultural lineage, from Qinhuai lanterns to yuhua stones.
    — Li Jun, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Expect floats, marching bands, autumn lanterns, a food festival, kids’ activities, and a costume contest, all in one of our favorite towns for a fall getaway.
    — Michelle Mastro, Midwest Living, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of lantern
Noun
  • Originally from south Sacramento, Stewart said her career in candle making can be linked to her mother.
    — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Sundays bring workshop in ceramics, incense and candle making.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of candle
Noun
  • The headset requires a base station (also known as a lighthouse) in order to track, and those are unfortunately no longer available via Valve.
    — Cameron Faulkner, The Verge, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Elma follows police detective Elma (Unnur Birna Backman), who returns to her hometown having fled a romantic affair that left her in pieces, and is assigned to the local force as a woman’s body is found lying at the foot of a lighthouse.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of lighthouse
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“Gasolier.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gasolier. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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