Edison Definition & Meaning

edison
noun
  1. United States inventor; inventions included the phonograph and incandescent electric light and the microphone and the Kinetoscope (1847-1931)

"Edison" in song lyrics

See how edison is used in real songs:

  • "Over beats made by Thomas Edison"
    Athletic Mic League f/ One Man Army — Lyrictricity
  • "And anyone I bet I bring the light my name was Thomas Edison"
    Downsyde — I'm All I Can Be
  • "I invent on the phonograph like Tom Edison"
    Freddie Bruno — Freddie B-R-U-Know

Usage tips for "edison"

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