filament
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Edison and his team tested more than 6,000 vegetable fibers over 18 months before settling on bamboo filament.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
As people have begun to print more and more whistles, they’ve also tacked on their own unique touches to the designs: messages of protest, information about immigrants’ rights hotlines, special filament colors.
From Slate • Jan. 31, 2026
"Baird would have used ordinary filament lamps, no micro controllers, very basic photodiodes, nowhere near what we've got now," Toms said.
From BBC • Jan. 26, 2026
This pattern indicates that the entire filament is rotating as a single structure.
From Science Daily • Dec. 25, 2025
It hummed in harmony with every tiny filament of matter.
From "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill
Vocabulary lists containing filament
"A Noiseless Patient Spider" by Walt Whitman
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Plants (Botany) - Middle School
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
The Help
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
