Thesaurus results for LIGHT BULB

light bulb

noun

Definition of light bulb

as in candle

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 bulb No more waiting for the light bulb to turn on. — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 24 June 2026 By the second day of braiding, a light bulb went off in her engineer's brain. — Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 23 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 According to designers, one of the biggest errors is choosing the wrong light bulb. — Natasha Bazika, Martha Stewart, 14 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for light bulb

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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

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

Noun

Rooms The rooms vary in size and decor, but each one is true to the property's aesthetic, featuring pretty pastels, sumptuous bedding, soaring ceilings, and sparkling chandeliers.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
Lined with vintage and contemporary titles curated by a local bookseller, the space combines olive leather sofas, antler chandeliers, and warm Southern design to create an inviting retreat made for lingering over a good read.

— Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 15 July 2026

Definition of chandelier

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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

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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

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

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

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