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light bulb

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈlaɪt ˌbʌlb/

light bulb means: A small electric lamp that fits into a light or lamp holder.

noun

ELECTRIC LAMPA2

A small electric lamp that fits into a light or lamp holder.

  • We need a new light bulb.
  • She replaced the light bulb in the kitchen.
  • These LED light bulbs last for years.

Similar words: bulb

Common phrases: led light bulb, light bulb socket, change a light bulb

FILAMENT LAMPB1

A glass lamp that makes light by heating a thin wire inside it with electricity.

  • The light bulb feels hot.
  • The wire inside the light bulb broke.
  • Older light bulbs used more electricity than modern lamps.

Similar words: incandescent bulb, incandescent lamp

Common phrases: light bulb filament, incandescent light bulb, replace a light bulb

SUDDEN IDEAB2

A sudden moment when you understand something or get a good idea.

  • I had a light bulb moment.
  • A light bulb went on when she saw the answer.
  • His light bulb moment led to a much simpler design.

Similar words: flash of inspiration, realization

Common phrases: light bulb moment, a light bulb

Questions about light bulb

What does light bulb mean?

A small electric lamp that fits into a light or lamp holder.

What is light bulb in other languages?

Türkçe: ampul · Español: bombilla · Français: ampoule · Deutsch: Leuchtmittel · Italiano: lampadina · 日本語: 電球

How do you pronounce light bulb?

It is pronounced /ˈlaɪt ˌbʌlb/.

How do you use light bulb in a sentence?

We need a new light bulb. She replaced the light bulb in the kitchen.

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