girandole

noun

Definition of girandolenext
as in light bulb

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Recent Examples of girandole The girandole-style, four-panel earrings are crafted of more than 136 carats of natural purple sapphires, paraiba tourmalines and diamonds, set in 18-karat white gold and were said to be valued at close to $3 million. — Degen Pener, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Mar. 2023 The magnificent hall hints at extravagance within: The walls are lined in pleated pistachio silk; bunches of fruit-and-flowers plasterwork tumble from the ceiling; glimmering crystal girandoles stand sentry beside the fireplace. — Pascal Chevallier, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2018 Mr. Due toured Europe and collected English secretaries, French demi-lunes and crystal girandoles to sell from his antiques store outside Frederick. — Tim Prudente, baltimoresun.com, 4 June 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for girandole
  1. light bulb
  2. arc lamp
  3. fluorescent lamp
  4. incandescent lamp
  5. lighting
  6. candle
  7. lantern
  8. flashlight
Noun
  • 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
  • Back healthy and carrying the subtle confidence of a player whose NFL light bulb appeared to turn on, Harrison worked with the first-team unit on a deep Falcons defensive line in the early part of summer practices.
    — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 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
  • Household hazardous waste collection: Volusia County’s Solid Waste Division will collect materials such as old paint, solvents, automobile and household batteries, pool chemicals, pesticides, motor oil, gasoline, other household chemicals, and up to 10 fluorescent lamps.
    — Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2025
  • 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
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
  • Consider Updating Your Plumbing Just like with lighting, switches, and outlets, many kitchen renovators plan on adding or moving plumbing lines for appliances, pot fillers, and more.
    — Kamron Sanders, The Spruce, 18 July 2026
  • Fort Worth established a special tax district to improve sidewalks, lighting, public parks, and other public infrastructure in the area, Welch said.
    — Emily Holshouser July 18, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 July 2026
Definition of lighting
Noun
  • Swap a mess of tiny tea candles for a larger scented candle styled on a tray with a pair of decorative matches.
    — Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 18 July 2026
  • Her spot at the support group, which now lights a blue candle with her name etched onto it before every meeting.
    — Jo Yurcaba, NBC news, 18 July 2026
Definition of candle
Noun
  • The men on the porch gave him a lantern and one of them, his neighbor Jean Guidry, jumped into the boat beside him.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 July 2026
  • All essentials are provided, such as luxury bedding, towels and robes, lanterns, and a firepit with firewood.
    — Tree Meinch, Midwest Living, 11 July 2026
Definition of lantern
Noun
  • Those feeling brave can join a flashlight-only night tour led by historians and paranormal researchers.
    — Allison Savage Bates, Denver Post, 19 July 2026
  • The adjustment ring on the flashlight is additionally said to now offer an improved texture for improved grip and torque, plus its battery life is now 66% longer.
    — Ben Coxworth July 14, New Atlas, 14 July 2026
Definition of flashlight

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