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

There will also be multiple structural arches, cables and aesthetic lighting. —Desiree Mathurin april 29, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026

Eco effort Canoe Place has eliminated single-use plastics on the property, uses bamboo room keys and refillable bath amenities, and employs energy-efficient lighting and HVAC systems; EV charging ports are available to guests. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026

Casa Bella uses facial recognition for entry, and a centralized system controls lighting, temperature, and entertainment throughout. —Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2026

Brieanna Cunningham, associate AIA, project manager, and marketing manager at C&C Partners, says the key to upgrading bedroom lighting is to focus on layered lighting. —Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026

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