Word Explorer

Lightbulbs

An evacuated glass bulb containing a metal filament which is heated by electrical resistance to produce light.

📖 Definitions of "Lightbulbs"

noun
  1. 1

    An evacuated glass bulb containing a metal filament which is heated by electrical resistance to produce light.

  2. 2

    (by extension) An article that resembles such a bulb and converts electricity to light by any process.

    "a fluorescent light bulb"

  3. 3

    Used in reference to the sudden arrival of a realization, an inspiration, an idea, or the like.

    "a light bulb moment"

noun
  1. 1

    An uninvited third person joining a couple's date who prevents or hinders romantic interactions.

Translate “Lightbulbs” into Another Language

Pick a language — the word will be pre-filled in the translator.

Home/Dictionary/Lightbulbs