: an artificial supply of light or the apparatus providing it
Example Sentences
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. See More
Recent Examples on the WebThe first Apollo missions landed near the moon’s equator, where the lighting was better, and flatter plains served NASA’s objective at the time: putting human beings safely on the surface. Marina Koren, The Atlantic, 27 Aug. 2022 The iconic boardwalk, for instance, is replete with a plethora of neon and fluorescent lighting aimed at drawing in customers, especially during the peak summer season. Kristian Jaime, Baltimore Sun, 25 July 2022 Its colors shift like a mood ring with Tyler Micoleau’s lighting, which also lends the woods delicate richness and shadow. Naveen Kumar, Variety, 10 July 2022 The developer’s lighting was banished; in its stead hang custom solid brass pendants and a quietly dramatic chandelier by Rich Brilliant Willing. Rima Suqi, ELLE Decor, 30 June 2022 But Byrd’s lighting, exerting a strong but delicate harmonic influence, like that of the double-bass in an orchestra, made the pieces cohere for me, forming a suite on the themes of the terror of love and the agonies of belief. Vinson Cunningham, The New Yorker, 27 June 2022 For a similar vibe, focus on formal, design-forward lighting and crisp white walls, then introduce warmth with bedding. Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful, 23 June 2022 The experience at Landrace, opened in 2021 at Thompson San Antonio, is warm and inviting: with cozy seating, dark walls, and moody lighting, there is no bad seat in the house. Mariah Tyler, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2022 Multiple sources agreed that only one department — lighting — has to consistently make noticeable changes when preparing the stage show to be filmed. Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 May 2022 See More
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