backlit

adjective

back·​lit ˈbak-ˌlit How to pronounce backlit (audio)
: lit from behind
a backlit photograph/scene
a backlit display

Examples of backlit in a Sentence

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Grainy black-and-white film runs on a loop behind a backlit display case. — James Horncastle, New York Times, 10 June 2026 The video also highlights the touch screen and backlit keyboard, which the MacBook Neo lacks. — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 30 June 2026 Bathrooms are spacious and finished in marble, with backlit mirrors and Le Labo products. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026 The lower level adds the kind of amenities expected at this price point, including a private cinema and a wine cellar with a backlit agate ceiling. — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for backlit

Word History

First Known Use

1956, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of backlit was in 1956

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“Backlit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/backlit. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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backlit

adjective
back·​lit ˈbak-ˌlit How to pronounce backlit (audio)
: lit from behind
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