01 Word definition

bulb

4 letters · 1 vowel · 3 consonants

Is BULB a word?

Yes. BULB is a 4-letter noun. a modified bud consisting of a thickened globular underground stem serving as a reproductive structure Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell BULB?

B-U-L-B

BULB contains 4 letters, begins with B, and ends with B.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. a modified bud consisting of a thickened globular underground stem serving as a reproductive structure

2noun

  1. electric lamp consisting of a transparent or translucent glass housing containing a wire filament (usually tungsten) that emits light when heated by electricity

Synonyms
light bulblightbulbincandescent lampelectric lightelectric-light bulb
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score8points
Words With Friends12points
Word length4letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is BULB spelled?

B1U2L3B4
Starts withBULFirst 3 letters
Ends withULBLast 3 letters
Unique letters3Repeats B
Vowel balance1 / 3Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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04 Exact anagrams

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About BULB.

How do you spell BULB?

BULB is spelled B-U-L-B. It contains 4 letters.