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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From the picture frame windows and mood lighting of the PUBLIC Hotel to the regency-style interiors of The Pierre, there’s plenty to write home about from these post card-worthy lodgings. Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 3 Feb. 2025 Make sure the lighting’s right, and set your phone, tablet or laptop up so your face is fully in frame. Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 3 Feb. 2025 Sconces on the wall and the lighting at the tables gives the room a warm feel with their soft amber lights. Susan Stapleton, USA TODAY, 3 Feb. 2025 Another characteristic of neutral colors is that their appearance changes with lighting. Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Feb. 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 12 Feb. 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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