B2nounhomearts
US/ˈlaɪ.tɪŋ/
UK/ˈlaɪ.tɪŋ/
the lights in a place, or the way a place is lit
In context
The restaurant has soft lighting that makes everyone feel relaxed.
Poor lighting in the street makes it unsafe to walk at night.
The photographer spent an hour adjusting the lighting before the shoot.
Words that go with lighting
adjective + noun
- natural lightingThe studio has plenty of natural lighting.
- poor lightingPoor lighting can cause eye strain.
- soft lightingSoft lighting is best for a bedroom.
noun + noun
- street lightingStreet lighting was installed along the new road.
- stage lightingThe stage lighting changed color with the music.
verb + noun
- dim the lightingCan you dim the lighting a little?
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The lighting flashed across the sky.Correct: The lightning flashed across the sky.