lighting

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noun

light·​ing ˈlī-tiŋ How to pronounce lighting (audio)
Synonyms of lightingnext
1
a
: illumination
b
: ignition
2
: an artificial supply of light or the apparatus providing it

lighting

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present participle of light entry 3, light entry 6

Examples of lighting in a Sentence

Noun 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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Maintaining consistent characters, environments, lighting, visual identity and emotional performances across an entire episode is a substantial technical and artistic challenge. — Kevin Giraud, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026 Once a farrier's shop, Bygones Cocktail Bar, centered on a horseshoe bar, has romantic lighting, cocktails executed with joy and delight, and a laissez-faire atmosphere. — Leslie Pariseau, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Oct. 2026 Harder to tell with the upper deck (not a lot of lighting up there), but a similar percentage feels like a safe bet. — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 12 Oct. 2026 The production itself was relatively stripped back, relying largely on the rail and a palette of pink and red lighting rather than some elaborate staging or visuals. — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lighting

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

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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“Lighting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lighting. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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lighting

noun
light·​ing
ˈlīt-iŋ
1
: supply of light : illumination
2
: artificial light (as for a play) or the apparatus providing it

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