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 One of his two wins came in the Pennsylvania Derby last year and his fans thought the light bulb had come on for good. — Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for light bulb

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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

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

Original art deco lamps adorn the indoor movie theater, which also has sconces from the Empire State Building, according to House Beautiful.

— Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 6 Aug. 2026
The malfunction may prevent affected vehicles from meeting federal safety standards, as turn signals, hazard lamps and warning chimes could be disabled, Toyota said, adding the risk of injury or a crash increases depending on the defect’s scale.

— Ty Roush, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of lamp

Noun

Nineteenth century Belgian crystal chandeliers and colorful glass lanterns adorn the sanctuary.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
The venue’s interior is dark and opulent, with details in black, gold, and emerald green illuminated by mirrors and crystal chandeliers.

— Amy Bradford, Architectural Digest, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of chandelier

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 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 open outdoor spaces will be finished with decorative paving, landscaping, overhead lighting and outdoor furniture.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 8 Aug. 2026
New lighting and wall labels, redesigned layouts, and the introduction of new services are all aimed at enhancing the visitor experience, while the Uffizi will protect its treasures through improved conservation and security schemes.

— News Desk, Artforum, 7 Aug. 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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