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

Early on while our eyes are still adjusting to the style, the dim bluish lighting and the hectic way people run around grabbing maps and slamming rotary phones almost feel like a send-up of a CIA spy flick. —Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024

As cameras and other film equipment can well exceed the usual baggage weight limits, United for Business’s entertainment solutions offer flat fees for film, cameras, lighting, and sound equipment on all flights marketed and operated by United. —Indiewire Staff, IndieWire, 11 Dec. 2024

Only 30% expect to relocate a bedroom or bath to the ground floor, and 28% expect to improve lighting within the home, for example. —Andrea Riquier, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024

The sixth annual event will feature the Menorah lighting, music, hot latkes, dreidels, crafts, gelt and more. —Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 10 Dec. 2024

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

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