downlight

down·light | \ ˈdau̇n-ˌlīt

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Definition of downlight

: a small spotlight set in a ceiling and directed downward

Examples of downlight in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Though bright downlights can make cleanup easier, Mr. Kligerman adamantly prescribes mellow lighting during meals. — Kathryn O’shea-evans, WSJ, "Goodbye, Showy Chandeliers. Hello, Low-Key Lighting That Transforms Rooms," 25 Jan. 2019 This simple form can be modified to produce three varieties of light, a golden glow from the middle, an uplight and a downlight. — Julie Lasky, New York Times, "David Rockwell," 5 May 2016

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“Downlight.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/downlight. Accessed 9 December 2019.

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