incandescent lamp

noun

Definition of incandescent lampnext
as in light bulb

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Recent Examples of incandescent lamp 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 In 1880, Thomas Edison received a patent for his electric incandescent lamp. — Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2024 One of its goals was to increase energy efficiency, which included new standards for household appliances and incandescent lamps. — George Petras, USA TODAY, 2 Aug. 2023 In 1880, Thomas Edison received a historic patent embodying the principles of his incandescent lamp. — Steve Leblanc, Fortune, 8 July 2023 LEDs are much more efficient, requiring less than 25% of the energy consumed by an incandescent lamp. — Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for incandescent lamp
  1. light bulb
  2. fluorescent lamp
  3. arc lamp
  4. lighting
  5. candle
  6. lantern
  7. flashlight
  8. lighthouse
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 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
  • 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
  • Hürrem’s marble, lighting, architecture and historical narrative serves as more than design.
    — Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • With better lighting, and a home that did not fill up with mud and water during every monsoon, her children began to perform well in school.
    — Kamala Thiagarajan, NPR, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of lighting
Noun
  • Muluk Spa is relatively compact with serene treatment rooms illuminated by flickering candle-like lights.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Aug. 2026
  • It was supposed to be a fun day of candle-making for group members like Grace Indiano.
    — Olivia Young, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Definition of candle
Noun
  • Nineteenth century Belgian crystal chandeliers and colorful glass lanterns adorn the sanctuary.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • These lanterns weren’t particularly bright, though, meaning that after-dark collisions and near-misses were common.
    — Matthew MacConnell, ArsTechnica, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of lantern
Noun
  • Our waiter, Juan, was – as all servers at Papi Steak are – quick to illuminate the kaleidoscopic dish with a pocket flashlight, apparently for documentary purposes.
    — Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
  • Move the driver's seat back and use a flashlight to look beneath the lower dashboard.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 31 July 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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