sun lamp

noun

Definition of sun lampnext
as in light bulb

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sun lamp
  1. light bulb
  2. incandescent lamp
  3. arc lamp
  4. fluorescent lamp
  5. lighting
  6. candle
  7. lantern
  8. flashlight
Noun
  • The first New Year's Eve ball – made of iron and wood and decorated with 25-watt light bulbs – made its premiere descent in 1907.
    Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 31 Dec. 2024
  • In 1955, it was upgraded to a 150-pound aluminum ball with 180 light bulbs.
    Rachel Treisman, NPR, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of light bulb
Noun
  • In 1880, Thomas Edison received a historic patent embodying the principles of his incandescent lamp.
    Steve LeBlanc, Fortune, 8 July 2023
  • In 1880, Thomas Edison received a patent for his electric incandescent lamp.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2024
Definition of incandescent lamp
Noun
  • The cozy living room is the perfect size for a sectional sofa, an accent chair or two, and a dramatic arc lamp to tie it all together.
    Miles Walls, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Farnsworth’s system involved placing a simple image, such as a straight line, between a carbon arc lamp and an image dissector, which displayed a clear image on a receiver in another room.
    The Arizona Republic, The Arizona Republic, 6 Sep. 2024
Definition of arc lamp
Noun
  • On a round side table near the doorway, illuminated by a fluorescent lamp, was a pile of white powder that the men told us was finished fentanyl.
    Meridith Kohut, New York Times, 29 Dec. 2024
  • Pin-base compact fluorescent lamps or linear fluorescent lamps will be prohibited the following year.
    Greg Bishop | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 11 Aug. 2024
Definition of fluorescent lamp
Noun
  • That's likely a result of people using candles for lighting or gas stoves to generate heat.
    Maria Godoy, NPR, 11 Jan. 2025
  • The combination of adjustable lighting and soothing sound options aids in transitioning to bedtime, creating a tranquil environment that helps families unwind after a busy day.
    Lauren Carpenter, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of lighting
Noun
  • On the other hand, trying to just chill in the middle of the pack for three years while the candle burns out on a superstar career is a tough existence.
    John Hollinger, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
  • Engage in activities that bring you a sense of comfort, like taking hot to cold showers, lighting candles, or bingeing a good television show.
    Maya Richard-Craven, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
Definition of candle
Noun
  • Additional wedding decorations including lanterns, drums and gold banners, were hung up to jazz the place up.
    Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
  • This tri-power lantern can help parents show the great outdoors to their kids in a whole new light.
    Robin Raven, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of lantern
Noun
  • Pack a ‘go bag’ with several days supply of food and water, along with flashlights, batteries, phone charges, first aid kits, medications, medical devises, important personal documents and supplies for pets.
    Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 17 Jan. 2025
  • Basic supplies: Water, non-perishable food, a flashlight, batteries, and a first-aid kit.
    Carolyn Rosenblatt, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Definition of flashlight
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