lighting

noun

light·​ing ˈlī-tiŋ How to pronounce lighting (audio)
1
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.
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The visitor’s center also has newly installed low-flow plumbing fixtures, energy-efficient windows, and LED lighting. Mariette Williams, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025 Raw images also show a vignette from f/1.2-2, which makes corners appear to be darker than the center in scenes with even lighting. PC Magazine, 16 Apr. 2025 For example, rooms, landscapes, and lighting shift unnaturally between 3-second segments. Gerui Wang, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025 Accommodations are sleek with whimsical accents of color and boast a proprietary lighting system that aids a restful sleep. Christina Liao, Vogue, 15 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for lighting

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of lighting was before the 12th century

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“Lighting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lighting. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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
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