Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Bulb.
How to pronounce bulb:
US
Bulb - as a noun
A modified bud consisting of a thickened globular underground stem serving as a reproductive structure
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
stalk9stem6Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Electric lamp consisting of a transparent or translucent glass housing containing a wire filament (usually tungsten) that emits light when heated by electricity
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
electric-light bulbelectric lightincandescent lamplight bulblightbulb17A rounded part of a cylindrical instrument (usually at one end)
Example: "The bulb of a syringe"
Anything with a round shape resembling a teardrop
Lower or hindmost part of the brain; continuous with spinal cord; (`bulb' is an old term for medulla oblongata)
Example: "The medulla oblongata is the most vital part of the brain because it contains centers controlling breathing and heart functioning"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
medulla10medulla oblongataA rounded dilation or expansion in a canal or vessel or organ
Bulb - as a verb
To take the shape of a bulb; to swell.
Example Sentences
"I planted tulip bulbs in my garden."
"The light bulb in the lamp burned out."
"She bought a new energy-efficient bulb for the living room."
"He replaced the broken light bulb with a LED bulb."
"The lily bulbs produced beautiful flowers in the spring."
Word Game Points
Is BULB a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, bulb is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
BULB has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is BULB a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, bulb is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordBULB has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is BULB a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, bulb is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordBULB has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
