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

Standard features include heated and ventilated front seats, a panoramic sunroof, and ambient lighting. —Josh Max, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025

Or settle inside the space with its weathered wood and dim lighting, and stay for burgers, brews, sports screenings, and late-night fun. —Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2025

This collaboration presents a vintage-meets-contemporary selection of furniture lighting and decor from both Nilufar and Nilufar Edition, curated by Yashar herself. —Sofia Celeste, WWD, 10 Mar. 2025

For car enthusiasts, homes with multi-car garages featuring showroom lighting and charging stations for electric vehicles are highly coveted. —Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 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