Light Bulb (Noun)
Meaning
Electric lamp consisting of a transparent or translucent glass housing containing a wire filament (usually tungsten) that emits light when heated by electricity.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The light bulb in the ceiling fixture was dim and needed to be replaced.
- She changed the light bulb in her desk lamp and was able to work more comfortably.
- The inventor's new design for a light bulb used a more energy-efficient filament.
- He stood on a chair to reach the light bulb in the high ceiling fixture.
- The museum exhibit featured an early version of the light bulb developed by Thomas Edison.