Filament bulbs are a type of light bulb that uses a thin metal wire, called a filament, to produce light when electricity passes through it. The filament glows and emits light, allowing us to see in the dark. Full definition
It's a modern take on the task lamp, with a geometric design shade encasing a cool exposed filament bulb. (idealhome.co.uk)
The cloud of filament bulbs look amazing at night, but the owners had to add a dimmer switch — «before you could have cooked something underneath it.» (idealhome.co.uk)
They may be one of the hallmarks of the holiday season, but Christmas lights are one of the most energy - hungry forms of lighting, period — at least the traditional filament bulb versions, anyway. (nwei.org)