light globe

noun

A light bulb.

Meanings

nounlight globe (plural light globes)

plural light globes

  1. AustraliaA light bulb.

    There are the offset producers[:] those that plant the trees, prevent trees from being removed, provide efficient light globes or reduce emissions.

    2008 February 22, Ruth Williams, Mathew Murphy, “How green was my valley, but beware of the planet-friendly sales pitch”, in The Sydney Morning Herald
  2. A nearly evacuated glass globe containing ionized gas (plasma), which produces lightning-like patterns when touched.

    Synonyms: plasma globe

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA nearly evacuated glass globe containing ionized gas (plasma), which produces lightning-like patterns when touched.

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