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

Remember, a tent offers no protection from lighting. —Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 28 June 2025

Even if on private property in an unincorporated area, there are rules civilians must follow with lighting and exploding fireworks. —Samara Gerstle, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 June 2025

Traditional pieces sit alongside more modern furnishings, lighting fixtures, and art. —Elizabeth Brownfield, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025

Police issued hardly any citations for violating park rules (including camping, drinking and lighting fires in a public park) or obstructing sidewalks in the six months before the Grants Pass ruling. —Calmatters, Mercury News, 27 June 2025

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

Rhymes for lighting

• biting
• blighting
• citing
• fighting
• righting
• sighting
• siting
• slighting
• whiting
• writing
• alighting
• backbiting

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