bulb
Translation
light bulb, bulb
Examples
The light bulb burned out.
The light bulb burnt out.
She planted a tulip bulb.
She planted a tulip bulb.
Grammar Patterns
a/the + ((adjective)) + bulb a bulb with a certain quality She bought a bright bulb.
Similar Words
Synonyms: lamp, corm
Etymology
From Latin 'bulbus' meaning 'onion, bulb', referring to its round shape.
Memory Tips
Picture a light bulb shaped like a plant bulb (like an onion or tulip).