light·ing

light·ing
/ˈlaıtıŋ/ noun [noncount]
1 a : light that is of a particular kind or that has a particular quality

He prefers natural lighting for his photography.

artificial lighting

The lighting wasn't bright enough.

The street lighting was so dim I got lost.

1 b : the equipment used to provide light

There was a problem with the lighting.

a company that sells lighting equipment

2 : the use of light for a particular purpose in a movie, play, etc.

He's in charge of the lighting for the show.


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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