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light bulbs

noun

plural of light bulb

as in candles

a glass bulb or tube that produces light when it is supplied with electricity change a light bulb that has burned out

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Recent Examples of light bulbs The smart illumination specialist has teamed up with Silicon Labs to add concurrent multiprotocol technology (CMP) to its connected light bulbs, allowing for Bluetooth, Zigbee, and Thread to run at the same time. — Paul Lamkin, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026 Remarkably, the brain performs all of these tasks while consuming only about 20 watts of power—less electricity than many household light bulbs. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 June 2026 How to Fix It The simplest solution is to switch to warmer light bulbs. — Natasha Bazika, Martha Stewart, 14 June 2026 One of my favorite all-time estate sale finds was a huge box filled with a variety of light bulbs for $5. — Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 5 June 2026 Ewing adds that even though LED bulbs use less energy than your granny’s light bulbs once did, LEDs still require energy to function. — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2026 People obsessively worked on light bulbs and the systems that powered them, finding little improvements year after year. — Literary Hub, 8 Apr. 2026 The glitch means that drivers in the seat of a 2024 or 2025 ‘Vette wouldn’t realize if their turn signals’ light bulbs failed to turn on. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 6 Apr. 2026 From here, all that’s left to pick out are the light bulbs. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 31 Mar. 2026

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Noun

The Greek patriarch will light candles and then the flame is passed from one candle to the next.

— Sam Mednick, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026

Definition of candles

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Parking lamps and daytime running lights that turn off or flicker unintentionally can increase the likelihood of a crash, according to the recall report.

— Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 10 July 2026
Skip overused string lights and choose rechargeable LED lamps for a chic, portable lighting alternative.

— Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 July 2026

Definition of lamps

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Note that chandeliers, pendant lights, and fixtures with elaborate details are notorious for collecting dust in crevices that are hard to notice at first glance.

— Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026
The abundant use of gold, the opulent chandeliers, the OTT flower arrangements and the impeccable service.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026

Definition of chandeliers

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