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