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

Remember, a tent offers no protection from lighting. —Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 23 May 2025

Many underground cinematic works are shot with handheld cameras, documentary-style cinematography, and non-studio lighting. —Ali Farahmand, IndieWire, 23 May 2025

Diltz explained that while human eyes can see with green lighting, the plants don’t respond to it, which helps when the grow lights are off. —Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2025

Also, searches for gold lamps are up 42%, and Parker explains that these lighting fixtures are a stylish way to bring both warmth and luxury into living spaces and bedrooms. —Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 22 May 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