bulbs

[bʌlbz]

bulbs Definition

  • 1a rounded underground storage organ present in some plants, consisting of a short stem surrounded by fleshy scale leaves or leaf bases, lying dormant over winter and producing new roots, shoots, and leaves in spring.
  • 2a glass bulb containing a gas which produces light when an electric current is passed through it.

Using bulbs: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "bulbs" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    Tulips and daffodils are bulbs that bloom in the spring.

  • Example

    The light bulbs in the kitchen need to be replaced.

  • Example

    The garden center sells a variety of bulbs for planting.

bulbs Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for bulbs

Phrases with bulbs

  • to bury bulbs in soil so that they can grow into plants

    Example

    I'm going to plant some tulip bulbs in the garden.

  • a moment of sudden realization or understanding

    Example

    When she realized the answer to the problem, she had a light bulb moment.

  • a single segment of a garlic head

    Example

    The recipe calls for two bulbs of garlic.

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Summary: bulbs in Brief

The term 'bulbs' [bʌlbz] refers to two distinct concepts. The first is a rounded underground storage organ present in some plants, such as tulips and daffodils, which lies dormant over winter and produces new growth in spring. The second is a glass bulb containing a gas that produces light when an electric current is passed through it, commonly known as a light bulb. Phrases include 'plant bulbs,' referring to the act of burying bulbs in soil to grow plants, and 'light bulb moment,' meaning a sudden realization or understanding.