Synonyms for

Lightbulb

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

Definition

A lightbulb is a device that produces light when an electric current passes through it.

Synonyms & similar words

electriclight incandescentlamp bulb lightbulb electriclightbulb lamp bulb LED lantern torch candle glow radiance illumination brightness luminosity glare beacon flare lanthorn gaslight

Example sentences

  1. I turned on the lightbulb and the room became bright.
  2. My dad changed the lightbulb in the ceiling fixture.
  3. The lightbulb in the lamp stopped working, so I had to buy a new one.
  4. Thomas Edison is famous for inventing the modern lightbulb.
  5. I forgot to turn off the lightbulb before leaving the room.

Quotes

  • Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.
  • Give light, and the darkness will disappear of itself.
  • A single candle can both defy and define the darkness.

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