Synonyms and antonyms of Types of electric light in British Thesaurus

Anglepoise (British)

British an electric light that you can move into different positions to change where the light shines

downlighter (noun)

British a light in a room that shines downwards over a small area

fairy lights (noun)

British small lights used for decorating something, especially a tree at Christmas

flashlight (noun)

mainly American a torch

floodlight (noun)

a very strong light that is used for lighting a public building or sports event at night

floor lamp (noun)

a standard lamp

fluorescent light (noun)

a very bright light that consists of a long glass tube containing fluorescent gas

hurricane lamp (noun)

a light with a strong glass cover that protects the light or flame from wind and rain

illuminations (noun)

formalBritish coloured lights that are used for decorating a town

lamp (noun)

an electric light, especially a small one, that stands on a table or desk

light (noun)

a piece of electrical equipment that produces brightness

nightlight (noun)

an electric light that shines a small amount of light, especially used in a child’s bedroom at night

searchlight (noun)

a large powerful light that you can turn to shine in any direction

sodium (adjective)

sodium lights produce a strong, bright, orange light

spot (noun)

informal a spotlight

spotlight (noun)

a powerful light that shines on a small area, for example in a theatre

standard lamp (noun)

British a tall light that stands on the floor and consists of a pole with a lampshade (=cover) at the top

streetlamp (noun)

a light on top of a long pole on a street or road

strip light (noun)

an electric light in the form of a long tube, usually fixed to the ceiling

strip lighting (noun)

light from strip lights, or the electric lights themselves

strobe light (noun)

a strong electric light that flashes very quickly

table lamp (noun)

a small light that is designed to stand on a table

torch (noun)

British a small electric light operated by batteries that you hold in your hand. The American word is flashlight

uplighter (noun)

an electric light in a room with a shade that sends light upwards so that it is reflected