: 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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Visitors can witness year-round lighting ceremonies and stroll the half-mile Presidential Trail just below the granite busts of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt.—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 10 June 2026 In suites, a sliding hearth features built-in lighting and shelves, creating a separation between the living area and bedroom for guest privacy.—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2026 Now, what Steven Spielberg and Janusz Kaminski do with the lighting, with the placing of the furniture, with the placing of the actors in relationship to one another physically, is exquisite.—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 June 2026 There's a fresh lens and a powerful flash, which together promise clearer shots in tricky lighting and tighter, less glare-prone selfies.—New Atlas, 10 June 2026 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