: 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 WebRemember, a tent offers no protection from lighting.—Star-Telegram Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2024 Lumens For landscape and accent lighting, Worthington says 50 to 300 lumens should be sufficient, while security lighting should be at least 1300 lumens.—Nor'adila Hepburn, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 June 2024 Neutral has the least contrast, useful for difficult lighting situations, and Vivid punches up saturation and contrast.—PCMAG, 30 May 2024 Built in the 1860s with functioning plumbing and gas lighting, the dollhouse stands more than 9 feet tall, 8 feet wide and 4 feet deep.—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for lighting
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Word History
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Time Traveler
The first known use of lighting was
before the 12th century
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