: 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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Most of his meetings with the press involve cameras and lighting equipment.—Natalie Meade, Rolling Stone, 16 June 2025 The private pilot’s license does qualify Bedford to fly several types of planes in various weather and lighting conditions, Politico noted.—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 16 June 2025 Two weeks before the Chicago Cubs were set to play their first game under Wrigley Field’s $5 million permanent lighting system, Newfeld stood outside the stadium during a Cubs Care fundraiser, for which the lights had been switched on.—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2025 The parade features glowing floats, favorite characters like Moana and Miguel, and dreamy lighting led by the Blue Fairy.
Expect nostalgic nods to the Main Street Electrical Parade, plus fresh sparkle with Mickey and friends in new shimmering outfits.—Megan Dubois, Southern Living, 13 June 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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