English Explanatory Dictionary

Edison bulb

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. a type of lightbulb that mimics the appearance of bulbs and filaments and light produced by early light bulbs of Edison General Electric during the introductory period of electric lighting
  2. the light bulbs produced by Thomas Edison and companies from the early era of electric lighting

Word forms

Edison bulb Edison bulbs

Etymology

From Thomas Edison, inventor of the light bulb, due to the appearance of the light bulb, filament, and light produced, mimicking the appearance of bulbs produced during Edison's era.

Synonyms

Edison light bulb Edison light-bulb Edison lightbulb
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