: 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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Through its International Dark Sky Places program, the organization recognizes sites worldwide that use education and responsible lighting practices to preserve and protect the night atmosphere.—Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026 By the time Liotus, an American lighting designer, and Crampton-Barden, a British lighting engineer, moved into the co-op in 2013, the waterfront features were long gone.—Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 10 Jan. 2026 All rooms feel spacious and sleek, thanks to 12-foot ceilings, six-foot-high windows, custom lighting and furnishings, and gleaming wood finishes.—Sandra Ramani, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026 For example, warm lighting paired with cozy textures and layered materials creates a warm, sophisticated atmosphere.—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026 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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