: 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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In other words, skip the elaborate smart lighting systems and choose affordable LED bulbs and fixtures that do the job just as well.—Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2025 There’s a marble bench, where most of the play’s action occurs, and the gorgeous lighting design by Masha Tsimring, along with elements like rain, snow, mist and fog, offer a sense of time passing.—Chad Jones, Mercury News, 10 May 2025 Some tanks have a more basic lighting setup than others, but a tank with good LED lights will provide your fish and plants with a full spectrum of light that will keep them growing and healthy.—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2025 Every frame feels intentional; the lighting nuances between harsh reality and fleeting dreams, creating a rhythm that mirrors the protagonist’s fragile grip on hope.—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 9 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for lighting
Word History
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
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The first known use of lighting was
before the 12th century
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