light bulb
noun
an electric light.
light bulbs
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pluralof light bulb.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Long known for its light bulbs and televisions, the Dutch consumer electronics giant has since refocused production on medical equipment.
From Barron's ● Jul. 28, 2026
GE made great things, medical systems and light bulbs and all that kind of stuff, but it wasn’t for me.
From Slate ● Feb. 21, 2026
The New York City Housing Authority spent $1,973 per apartment to install LED light bulbs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 2, 2026
Energy-efficient light bulbs, reflective radiator panels and low-flow shower heads were being given out to visitors.
From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2025
If he still had light bulbs when everyone else in Ember had run out, would he enjoy sitting in his lit room while the rest of the city drowned in darkness?
From "The City of Ember" by Jeanne DuPrau
