lighting

noun

light·​ing ˈlī-tiŋ How to pronounce lighting (audio)
1
2
: an artificial supply of light or the apparatus providing it

Examples of lighting in a Sentence

He prefers natural lighting for his photography. The lighting wasn't bright enough. The street lighting was so dim I got lost. There was a problem with the lighting. a company that sells lighting equipment He's in charge of the lighting for the show.
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The dining room, with expansive retractable windows, will then spill out onto a massive patio surrounded by lush perennials, romantic string lighting and large canopies overhead, resembling the popular piazzas found within the city’s storied walls. Roger Sands, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024 Cast members rushing in and out of scenes, detailed instructions from production stage manager Jennifer Hsu — which included everything from scene directions to lighting directions, to orchestra directions — and the wings packed with performers made backstage appear chaotic to the casual observer. Maxwell Alexander, The Mercury News, 4 Nov. 2024 There were no props or scenery (except for a few folding chairs and some basic lighting). Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024 The Rooms: Each of the six bedrooms has water views and is lavishly furnished with antiques, handwoven rugs, custom wallpaper, and theatrical lighting. Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for lighting 

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of lighting was before the 12th century

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“Lighting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lighting. Accessed 10 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

lighting

noun
light·​ing
ˈlīt-iŋ
1
: supply of light : illumination
2
: artificial light (as for a play) or the apparatus providing it
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