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

Apache Junction requires you to remove the temporary lighting within 30 days of the holiday. —Perry Vandell, AZCentral.com, 28 Nov. 2025

For Sincere, a sensory-safe bedroom of his own – with appropriate lighting, textures and a secure bed – will be a major improvement. —Andy Smith, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Nov. 2025

The retailer has it all, from desk lamps to bold overhead fixtures to exterior lighting options from top brands like Herman Miller and FLOS—not to mention tons of iconic furniture. —Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 28 Nov. 2025

Factors such as changing lighting, weather conditions, and other environmental factors can significantly affect the quality of the image analysis. —Maria Bolevich, Interesting Engineering, 28 Nov. 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