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

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The Kids Mental Health Foundation Alexandra Daddario joined The Kids Mental Health Foundation on Wednesday for an Empire State Building lighting ceremony to mark Mental Health Awareness Month and Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day. —Kirsten Chuba, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 May 2024

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

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