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FLASHBULB Synonyms

There are 5 synonyms of the word flashbulb. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word flashbulb. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for FLASHBULB

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flash
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a sudden intense burst of radiant energy

• a momentary brightness

• a short vivid experience

• a sudden brilliant understanding

• a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

• a gaudy outward display

• a burst of light used to communicate or illuminate

• a short news announcement concerning some on-going news story

• a bright patch of color used for decoration or identification

• a lamp for providing momentary light to take a photograph

adjective satellite

• tastelessly showy

verb

• gleam or glow intermittently

• appear briefly

• display proudly; act ostentatiously or pretentiously

• make known or cause to appear with great speed

• run or move very quickly or hastily

• expose or show briefly

• protect by covering with a thin sheet of metal

• emit a brief burst of light

flashgun
nounn
noun

• a lamp for providing momentary light to take a photograph

photoflash
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a lamp for providing momentary light to take a photograph

flash bulb
nounn
noun

• a lamp for providing momentary light to take a photograph

flash lamp
nounn
noun

• a lamp for providing momentary light to take a photograph

Best Hypernyms For FLASHBULB

Here is a list of related hypernyms for flashbulb, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (1)
lamp
Phrases (1)
photographic equipment

Alternatives for FLASH

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