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
  • What’s going on in the middle of a storm that’s been around since before light bulbs, cars, and airplanes?
    Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 12 Nov. 2024
  • But then a light bulb went off at Gillette Stadium: The locker room was going to be open to the media Thursday morning, meaning the beat writers would be talking with dozens of chatty twentysomethings who grew up on social media.
    Steve Buckley, The Athletic, 29 Aug. 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
  • 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
  • Camouflage It Though understated and neutral in color, this living room designed by Tamsin Johnson bursts with mod personality, from the arc lamp to the rattan furniture.
    Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful, 21 Apr. 2023
Definition of arc lamp
Noun
  • 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
  • Krypton is useful, however, and is often employed in fluorescent lamps.
    Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 29 June 2010
Definition of fluorescent lamp
Noun
  • Diners will soon notice new lighting at the restaurants and new music as part of Adamolekun’s efforts to attract younger customers who might have grown up going to the chain but haven’t been back for some time.
    CNN.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
  • Adequate lighting is also key to clearly seeing the tick.
    Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2024
Definition of lighting
Noun
  • At the end of the cocktail hour, the gospel choir returned to sing as guests walked back into The Pool for dinner where the tables were overflowing with candles, florals, and fruits.
    Alexandra Macon, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Keep them away from fireplaces, heaters and candles to avoid fire.
    Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of candle
Noun
  • When: The tree lighting begins at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6; the lantern ceremony begins at 6:15 p.m. (immediately after the tree lighting) and the Night of Lights ends at 7 p.m.
    Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Family and friends of Preston Lord illuminated the lake at Frontier Family Park in Queen Creek on Monday evening with floating lanterns.
    Robert Anglen, The Arizona Republic, 30 Oct. 2024
Definition of lantern
Noun
  • In affected areas the NSW advises that if travel is necessary, travelers should keep an extra flashlight, food and water in their vehicle in case of emergency.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Coy used a flashlight to spot Hill in the garage and told him to come out and show himself, the officer testified.
    CBS News, CBS News, 29 Oct. 2024
Definition of flashlight
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