NYT Dictionary

LIGHTING

/ˈlaɪtɪŋ/
NounVerbLIGHT-inglight-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 2

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025

Meaning

The equipment used to provide illumination; the illumination so provided.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From light + -ing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

illuminationlight sourcelightignitionfiringkindlinginflammationillumeillumineilluminate

Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 7 recorded puzzles:

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