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bulb

Pronunciation: [bʌlb]

Word

Learn how to use bulb in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “lighting”

(noun) a round object that produces light when electricity flows through it. You usually screw it into a lamp or a light fixture to make a room bright.

Example

I replaced the burnt-out bulb with a new one, and now the room is bright again.

Example

Without a bulb, the lamp doesn't work and the room stays dark.

Example

Can you help me find a new bulb for the lamp?

Context: “botany”

(noun) an underground part of a plant that stores food and helps it grow. It looks like a small, round onion and can grow into flowers or other plants.

Example

In spring, the tulip bulb I planted last fall will bloom beautifully.

Example

If you don’t plant the bulb deep enough, it might not grow at all.

Example

Have you ever planted a flower bulb in your garden?

Context: “technology”

(verb) to install or put in a bulb, usually for lighting or in a device. It means to put a new bulb in its place so it can work.

Example

I bulbed the lamp so it would shine brightly again.

Example

I didn’t bulb the light in time, so it remained dark for days.

Example

Did you bulb the outdoor lights before the party?

How to pronounce bulb

Pronunciation: [bʌlb]

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