nounπShareAny solid object rounded at one end and tapering on the other, possibly attached to a larger object at the tapered end."the bulb of the aorta"partthingitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA light bulb."The teacher replaced the broken bulb in the classroom lamp. "utilityitemdeviceelectrictechnologythingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe bulb-shaped root portion of a plant such as a tulip, from which the rest of the plant may be regrown."The gardener carefully dug up the tulip bulb to prepare for the winter. "plantbiologyagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA bulbous protuberance at the forefoot of certain vessels to reduce turbulence."The ship's designers added a bulb to the front of the hull to reduce the water resistance during its journey. "nauticalvehiclesailingtechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe medulla oblongata."The doctor explained that the damage to the patient's brain stem affected the bulb, causing breathing difficulties. "anatomyorganbodymedicinephysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo take the shape of a bulb; to swell."The young sprout's stem began to bulb, swelling noticeably over the week. "appearancephysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading