: 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 WebBlue Man performances are marked by unique musical, lighting and comic productions as well as blue-skinned, apparently bald and speechless, performers.—Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2024 The dining rooms and lighting got a refresher, but the kitchen experienced the most significant change.—Lindsey Tramuta, Bon Appétit, 27 June 2024 Now the hard part begins April 29, 2024 IATSE — which advocates for costume designers, makeup artists, hairstylists, cinematographers, set decorators, lighting technicians, camera operators and other craftspeople — has been campaigning for a new contract since early March.—Christi Carras, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2024 The creative team features designer Bob Crowley, lighting designer Anna Watson and sound designer Alexandra Faye Braithwaite.—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 June 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
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The first known use of lighting was
before the 12th century
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