Neon Tube (Noun)
Meaning
A lamp consisting of a small gas-discharge tube containing neon at low pressure; luminescence is produced by the action of currents at high frequencies that are wrapped a few turns around the tube.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The sign above the entrance of the nightclub was made up of hundreds of individual neon tubes bent into the shape of letters and curves.
- To create the desired glow, the artist carefully crafted a series of neon tubes that wrapped around the metal frame of the sculpture.
- The neon tube inside the lamp flickered to life as soon as the switch was flipped, casting a warm, pink glow over the room.
- In the 1920s, neon tubes became a popular way to advertise businesses, with signs made from the glowing tubes appearing on streets and storefronts everywhere.
- The retro-style diner was decorated with vintage neon tubes that had been restored to their former glory, adding to the nostalgic ambiance of the restaurant.