: 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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It is well known for its green space, historical statues and holiday lighting.—Riley Rourke, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2026 Remember, a tent offers no protection from lighting.—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 Jan. 2026 Programmable/smart lighting is a must.—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026 The celebration will feature the parade of delegations, the lighting of the Olympic cauldron, a performance by Mariah Carey and an act by Italian actor Pierfrancesco Favino.—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 1 Jan. 2026 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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