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

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

Apart from the cleanup, the Kallimarmaro is also getting a new track, upgraded lighting and fresh support facilities.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
The creative team also includes Alex Lacamoire on music supervision and orchestrations, David Korins on scenic design, Gregg Barnes and Sky Switser on costume design, Natasha Katz on lighting design and Peter Hylenski on sound design.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 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

Keep an eye out for items like handmade wood and metal crafts, traditional Iznik ceramics, colored glass lanterns, fresh spices, and jewelry.

— CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Aug. 2026
Underneath a giant tent with rows of colorful lanterns, crowds of hungry visitors flocked Saturday to stalls dishing out plates of teriyaki chicken, karaage and okonomiyaki pancakes.

— Haley Parsley, Sacbee.com, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of lantern

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

Irving’s lighthouse, built for the 1893 World’s Fair, was salt crusted, wind battered, and timeworn, at once a shithole and a feat of civil engineering.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2026
Be sure to rent a bike in town and ride out to North Light, one of the island’s historic lighthouses.

— Annie Daly, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of lighthouse

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