lighting

noun

light·​ing ˈlī-tiŋ 

1

a

: illumination

b

: ignition

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Accessibility Four Seasons Minneapolis offers ten accessible guest rooms in all, each with wider, wheelchair accessible doors and lighting controls and thermostats within reach. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026

The evening lighting ceremony during the summer makes for a special, memorable family moment. —Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026

The evening lighting ceremony during summers is a memorable family moment. —Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026

Many but not all residents have learned to change furnace filters regularly, switch out incandescent lighting for LEDs and unplug unused electronics that otherwise sap power. —The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

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

Phrases Containing lighting

• direct lighting
• indirect lighting
• strip lighting
• track lighting

Rhymes for lighting

• biting
• blighting
• citing
• fighting
• righting
• sighting
• siting
• slighting
• whiting
• writing
• alighting
• backbiting

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