lightbulbs
Screw-in light sources
Lightbulbs are glass enclosures containing a filament or other element that produces light when electrically powered.
The plural appears in practical contexts—I need to pick up some lightbulbs—and in the figurative sense of sudden inspiration: Lightbulbs went off in my head.
The cartoon image of a lightbulb appearing above someone's head represents a new idea.
Prolific American inventor
- patentObvious; inventor's monopoly
- SwanHereditary family identifier
- filamentVery thin thread
- tungstenElement seventy-four
carbon · vacuum · prototype · laboratory · breakthrough · arc-lamp · socket · commercialization
Semiconductor that glows
- CFLThree-letter sports acronym
- incandescentGlowing from heat
- halogenSalt-producing element group
- fluorescentEmitting light when energized
filament · tungsten · dimmable · three-way · tube · compact · vintage · coiled
Measure of visible light
- wattageElectrical output measure
- dazzlingOverwhelmingly bright or impressive
- brilliantIntensely bright or gifted
- radiantEmitting light or joy
dimmer · daylight · glowing · incandescent · halogen · brightness · output · intensity
Energy from charged particles
- wattageElectrical output measure
- efficiencyProductive without waste
- consumptionUsing up of resources
- voltageElectrical potential difference
power · savings · kilowatt-hour · ecofriendly · longevity · lifespan · heat · cost
Discovery triumph cry
- epiphanySudden profound insight
- brainstormSpontaneous idea generation
- inspirationSource of creative impulse
- insightDeep perceptive understanding
breakthrough · innovation · creativity · genius · inventiveness · ingenuity · imagination · concept
Spherical representation of landmasses
- candelabraMulti-branched candle stand
- tubeHollow cylindrical passage
- spiralCurve winding around center
- flameBurning gas made visible
frosted · clear · decorative · pendant · chandelier · sconce · vanity · flood
Edison
Prolific American inventor
tungsten · carbon · vacuum · prototype · laboratory · breakthrough · arc-lamp · socket · commercialization · experiment
LED
Semiconductor that glows
- CFLThree-letter sports acronym
- incandescentGlowing from heat
- halogenSalt-producing element group
fluorescent · filament · tungsten · dimmable · three-way · tube · compact · vintage · coiled · globe
lumens
Measure of visible light
- wattageElectrical output measure
- dazzlingOverwhelmingly bright or impressive
- brilliantIntensely bright or gifted
radiant · dimmer · daylight · glowing · incandescent · halogen · brightness · output · intensity · candlepower
electricity
Energy from charged particles
- wattageElectrical output measure
- efficiencyProductive without waste
- consumptionUsing up of resources
voltage · power · savings · kilowatt-hour · ecofriendly · longevity · lifespan · heat · cost · current
eureka
Discovery triumph cry
- epiphanySudden profound insight
- brainstormSpontaneous idea generation
- inspirationSource of creative impulse
insight · breakthrough · innovation · creativity · genius · inventiveness · ingenuity · imagination · concept · thought
globe
Spherical representation of landmasses
- candelabraMulti-branched candle stand
- tubeHollow cylindrical passage
- spiralCurve winding around center
flame · frosted · clear · decorative · pendant · chandelier · sconce · vanity · flood · spot
- fragile itemsglass, china, eggs, mirrors, vases
- glass itemswindows, shower door, crystal decanter, mirrors, window panel
- consumer goodscars, clothing, furniture, electronics, toys
- productsappliances, automobiles, cars, clothing, computers
- purchasesbook, clothing, groceries, food, shoes
- retail productsappliances, electronics, clothing, shoes, toys
lightbulbscandles
Wax lights with wicks
torches · oil lamps · kerosene lanterns · firelight · candlelight
lightbulbsdarkness
Total absence of light
blackout · pitch black · shadows · dimness · blackout curtains
- lightbulb momentSudden flash of understanding
- lightbulb jokesHumor about simple tasks
- change a lightbulb