INCANDESCENT LAMP Synonyms: 31 Similar Words

incandescent lamp

noun

Definition of incandescent lamp

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

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Noun

Transistors, unlike light bulbs, could be added to circuit designs in promiscuous quantities.

— Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026
Approximately 17,000 electric light bulbs were used in the theater.

— Adam Harrington, CBS News, 16 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

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 interior is designed to match, and far from recycling bright, beachy tropes, instead opts for subtler period antiques, oversized tubs, dark wood floors, and brass lighting fixtures.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026
String lights, solar lanterns, warm-toned bulbs and candle lanterns handle the lighting.

— Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of lighting

Noun

Enchanted lanterns are suspended in the air, giving a magical ambiance to this charming Orlando home.

— Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026
Text on neon signs, the stitching on a paper lantern, and a chain-link fence all appeared clearer with Auto SR than with FSR.

— Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of lantern

Noun

Olight’s fifth annual O-Fan Day, held in Houston on September 19, brought flashlight enthusiasts together with company representatives for demonstrations, conversations and new-product previews.

— Connie Etemadi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2026
This tactical pen includes a powerful little flashlight, a strong glass-breaking tip, a blade, a graphite pen, and a magnetic screwdriver with room to hold three bits.

— Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of flashlight

Noun

Instead, at this landmark property you’re treated to 360-degree waterfront views of the Old Port, sailboats, and historic lighthouses.

— Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 20 Oct. 2026
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

Definition of lighthouse

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