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
He points to the "commissariat", a central department within the oil camps that not only provided subsidised food but also maintained the workers' homes, with fresh coats of paint and new light bulbs.
From BBC ● Jan. 29, 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
Running out of light bulbs, running out of power, running out of time—disaster was right around the corner.
From "The City of Ember" by Jeanne DuPrau
