lighting

noun

light·​ing ˈlī-tiŋ How to pronounce lighting (audio)
1
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.
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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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“Lighting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lighting. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.

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
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