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bulb

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/bʌlb/ · bulb

A rounded object that produces light when an electric current passes through it.

Meanings

nounformal

A rounded object that produces light when an electric current passes through it.

ایک گول شکل کا جسم جو برقی رو کے گزرنے پر روشنی پیدا کرتا ہے۔

بلب

bulb

Synonyms

light bulblampillumination sourceروشنی کا بلبچراغروشنی کا ذریعہ

Antonyms

darknessاندھیرا

Common Collocations

  • incandescent bulb
  • LED bulb
  • fluorescent bulb

Example Sentences

I need to replace the bulb in the ceiling light.

مجھے چھت کی روشنی میں بلب بدلنا ہے۔

Mujhe chhat ki roshni mein bulb badalna hai.

The new bulb is much brighter than the old one.

نیا بلب پرانے سے زیادہ روشن ہے۔

Naya bulb purane se zyada roshan hai.

Always switch off the bulb when you leave the room.

جب آپ کمرے چھوڑیں تو ہمیشہ بلب بند کریں۔

Jab aap kamray chhorain to hamesha bulb band karein.

Easily Confused With

bubble:A bubble is a thin sphere of liquid that usually contains air, whereas a bulb is an electric light source.

Word Family

bulbous
adjectiveبلب دار
bulbular
adjectiveبلب کی مانند

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a bulb lighting up a room, illuminating everything around.

Imagine a classic light bulb hanging from the ceiling, glowing brightly.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "bulbus" — onion or bulb

First known use: 17th century

The term has been used since the early 17th century in English to refer to various bulbous plants as well as artificial light sources.