Synonyms for

Bulbs

Verb / bʌlbz / Another word for bulbs — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Bulbs are a type of plant that grows from an underground storage structure and produces flowers.

Synonyms & similar words

electriclight incandescentlamp bulb medullaoblongata medulla lightbulb electriclightbulb tuber corm rhizome rootstock onion garlic shallot leek chive scallion vegetable plant flower bloom blossom blossoming inflorescence head spike

Synonyms by register

Formal

corms rhizomes tubers bulblets

Informal

nubs lumps knobs clumps

Literary

orbs globes spheres

Antonyms

roots stems leaves branches trunks stalks

Common collocations

  • flower bulbs
  • light bulbs
  • onion bulbs
  • garlic bulbs
  • plant bulbs
  • tulip bulbs
  • daffodil bulbs

Word family

noun bulb
verb bulbous

Usage note

The word 'bulbs' can refer to the underground storage organs of plants or to electric light sources. Context is crucial for disambiguation.

Example sentences

  1. I planted bulbs in the fall so they would bloom in the spring.
  2. Tulip bulbs are a popular choice for gardeners.
  3. The bulbs in my flower bed are starting to sprout.
  4. I need to buy more bulbs to fill in the empty spaces in my garden.
  5. The bulbs of the hyacinth plant have a strong fragrance.

Quotes

  • "The earth laughs in flowers." - Ralph Waldo Emerson
  • "A garden requires patient labor and attention. Plants do not grow merely to satisfy ambitions or to fulfill good intentions. They thrive because someone expended effort on them." - Liberty Hyde Bailey
  • "Flowers always make people better, happier, and more helpful; they are sunshine, food, and medicine for the soul." - Luther Burbank

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