bulbs
word · lemma: bulb
Definition
'Bulbs' is the plural of 'bulb'. It can mean round glass objects that produce light (like a light bulb) or underground parts of plants that grow into flowers or vegetables (like onion bulbs).
Usage & Nuances
'Bulbs' is commonly used for both light bulbs and plant bulbs. Be sure to specify type if unclear (e.g., 'plant bulbs' vs. 'light bulbs'). Collocates with 'change', 'replace', and 'plant'. 'Bulbs' in tech contexts always means electrical; in gardening, always botanical.
Example Sentences
We bought new bulbs for the kitchen light.
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Tulip bulbs should be planted in the fall.
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The store sells different types of flower bulbs.
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All the bulbs in the hallway went out at once.
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When spring comes, the old bulbs bloom into new flowers.
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Can you help me change the bulbs in the living room lamp?
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