light bulb
Pronunciation:
/ˈlaɪtˌbʌlb/noun
Definitions
An evacuated glass bulb containing a metal filament which is heated by electrical resistance to produce light.
Synonyms:bulbglow-lampincandescent lamplight globe(by extension) An article that resembles such a bulb and converts electricity to light by any process.
Example: a fluorescent light bulb
Used in reference to the sudden arrival of a realization, an inspiration, an idea, or the like.
Example: a light bulb moment