"Bulb" Example Sentences
1. He pushed the button to turn on the light bulb.
2. She planted tulip bulbs for the spring.
3. The onion bulbs in the garden were beginning to sprout.
4. The broken light bulb needed to be replaced.
5. I added an extra light bulb in the hallway.
6. My grandmother placed candles in glass bulbs around the dinner table.
7. The garlic bulbs smelled fragrant.
8. Daffodil bulbs were on sale at the nursery.
9. I unscrewed the light bulb to see why it was no longer working.
10. The incandescent light bulb gave off a soft, warm glow.
11. Fluorescent light bulbs are more energy efficient.
12. She tightly wrapped the bulb in fleece to prevent it from breaking.
13. The mechanic replaced the brake light bulb for me.
14. The fluorescent light bulb flickered and then went out.
15. The light bulb burned out from overuse.
16. We used paper bags to store the dahlia bulbs over the winter.
17. He inserted the new light bulb into the socket.
18. The iris bulbs were packed in sawdust for winter storage.
19. I pulled out dead bulb leaves from the garden beds.
20. LED light bulbs last much longer than incandescent bulbs.
21. He found several decorative glass bulbs in the attic.
22. The tulip bulbs each had a unique pattern and color.
23. I can smell the hyacinth bulbs coming up through the garden soil.
24. Frost on the glass bulbs created a pretty scene.
25. The electrician checked all the light bulb sockets.
26. The daffodil bulbs were beginning to push up through the soil.
27. I unwrapped the glass Christmas tree bulb ornaments.
28. The light bulb filament burned out after a few years of use.
29. The mechanic tightened the headlight bulb that had come loose.
30. The light bulbs needed to be darkened to prevent light pollution.
31. Frost heaves had pushed the tulip bulbs up to the surface.
32. Pinched light bulb sockets cause electricity to arc.
33. We added sand to the paper bags holding the ornamental onion bulbs.
34. They planted decorative garlic bulbs around the walkway.
35. Cameras have built-in flash bulbs to provide additional lighting.
36. The test tube held an experimental plant growing from a bulb.
37. The hot light bulbs fried the spider webs covering them.
38. The glass Christmas tree ornaments had multicolored bulbs.
39. He put eye drops in his irritated bulb.
40. The frosted glass bulbs gave the room a cozy feel.
41. She dug up the daffodil bulbs for dividing and replanting.
42. The mechanic installed a new headlight bulb assembly.
43. I unscrewed the halogen light bulb from the lamp socket.
44. The strain on the light bulb cord caused it to fray.
45. The spark plugs in the car needed to be replaced along with a few burned out light bulbs.
46. Storing bulbs in sand helps keep them moist until spring planting.
47. She rinsed off the soil still clinging to the dahlia bulbs.
48. Glass Christmas tree ornaments with clear bulbs sparkled in the light.
49. Be careful not to burn your eye on a hot light bulb.
50. My grandmother filled a jar with flower bulbs to give to a friend.
51. The tulip bulbs were sprouting bright green shoots.
52. I needed needle nose pliers to unscrew the broken light bulb.
53. The electrician replaced all the burned out light bulb sockets.
54. We buried the dahlia bulbs right side up in the garden.
55. The mechanic tightened the headlight bulb connector.
56. I wiped dust off the frosted glass Christmas tree bulb ornaments.
57. The light bulb filament broke into two pieces.
58. The glass Christmas tree bulbs came in many different shapes.
59. She watered her potted hyacinth bulbs for forcing indoors.
60. The flame from the candle touched the glass bulb and extinguished the flame.
Common Phases
light
bulb moment - when you suddenly understand or realize something
light
bulb goes off - when you realize something and it becomes clear
burn the midnight oil - to study or work late into the night
screw in a light
bulb - to easily accomplish or solve something
change a light
bulb - to easily accomplish or solve a simple task
lowest on the totem pole - the least important or least senior person
get off on the wrong foot - to start poorly or incorrectly
go against the grain - to act in opposition to what is accepted or popular
drop the ball - to fail to meet obligations or responsibilities
a dime a dozen - something that is very common and not special
the early bird gets the worm - the advantages of acting promptly
a piece of cake - something very easy to do or accomplish
by the skin of your teeth - to narrowly avoid failure or disaster
once in a blue moon - something that happens rarely or infrequently