track lighting

noun

: adjustable lamps mounted along an electrified metal track

Examples of track lighting in a Sentence

We installed some track lighting in the kitchen.
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Stainless steel appliances cast reflections at new angles each time the overhead track lighting moved to a new setting. — Gaar Adams october 3, Literary Hub, 3 Oct. 2025 The store’s track lighting and off-white walls are framed by a large company logo — designed by Luna — painted on the back wall. — David Ingram, NBC news, 11 Apr. 2026 From the backyard, this slider accesses a thoroughly modern eat-in kitchen with track lighting and ample cabinets for storage. — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 7 Jan. 2024 Whether used to sell products or showcase art, its lengthy interiors, along with useful track lighting, offer up an inviting environment. — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 7 Apr. 2025 Now, in the finished space, herringbone parquet delineates one long hall, as does a ceiling track lighting system by Wever & Ducré. — Ludovica Stevan, Architectural Digest, 22 Mar. 2026 Track Lighting Install track lighting on your closet ceiling for multiple lights that can be pointed in different directions to provide maximum brightness. — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1972, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of track lighting was in 1972

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“Track lighting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/track%20lighting. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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