bulb Synonyms
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bulb Meaning
bulb (n)
a modified bud consisting of a thickened globular underground stem serving as a reproductive structure
electric lamp consisting of a transparent or translucent glass housing containing a wire filament (usually tungsten) that emits light when heated by electricity
a rounded part of a cylindrical instrument (usually at one end)
anything with a round shape resembling a teardrop
lower or hindmost part of the brain; continuous with spinal cord; (`bulb' is an old term for medulla oblongata)
a rounded dilation or expansion in a canal or vessel or organ
bulb (n.)
A spheroidal body growing from a plant either above or below the ground (usually below), which is strictly a bud, consisting of a cluster of partially developed leaves, and producing, as it grows, a stem above, and roots below, as in the onion, tulip, etc. It differs from a corm in not being solid.
A name given to some parts that resemble in shape certain bulbous roots; as, the bulb of the aorta.
An expansion or protuberance on a stem or tube, as the bulb of a thermometer, which may be of any form, as spherical, cylindrical, curved, etc.
bulb (v. i.)
To take the shape of a bulb; to swell.
bulb Sentence Examples
- The light bulb flickered before finally illuminating the room with a warm glow.
- In the garden, tulip bulbs lay dormant, waiting for the arrival of spring.
- She carefully screwed the bulb into the lamp socket, ensuring a snug fit.
- The scientist conducted experiments to study the growth of roots from bulb plants.
- Energy-efficient LED bulbs are becoming increasingly popular due to their longevity.
- He replaced the burnt-out bulb in the streetlight, restoring visibility to the darkened alley.
- The delicate filament inside the bulb glowed brightly when electricity flowed through it.
- The photographer adjusted the studio lights, experimenting with different bulb configurations.
- A thought bulb lit up in her mind as she stumbled upon a solution to the problem.
- The flashlight's bulb emitted a steady beam of light, guiding them through the darkness.
FAQs About the word bulb
a modified bud consisting of a thickened globular underground stem serving as a reproductive structure, electric lamp consisting of a transparent or translucent
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The light bulb flickered before finally illuminating the room with a warm glow.
In the garden, tulip bulbs lay dormant, waiting for the arrival of spring.
She carefully screwed the bulb into the lamp socket, ensuring a snug fit.
The scientist conducted experiments to study the growth of roots from bulb plants.
