Definition

Noun: A system of electric lighting that uses long, narrow, tubular fluorescent or LED lamps, typically mounted in a continuous row or series, to provide general illumination over a wide area. It is characterized by its linear form and diffused light output, often used in commercial, industrial, or institutional settings.

Usage

"Strip lighting" refers to the lighting installation itself. It is typically used as a non-count noun to describe the overall lighting scheme or system in a space. - It is commonly installed in offices, supermarkets, warehouses, schools, and kitchens. - It is chosen for its efficiency and ability to provide even, shadow-reduced illumination over large, functional areas.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The warehouse was brightly lit by efficient strip lighting.
  • They replaced the old pendant lights with modern LED strip lighting.
  • The harsh glow of the office strip lighting gave her a headache.

Advanced Usage

• "to be lit by strip lighting": Describes a space whose primary light source is this type of fixture.
  • The entire corridor was lit by cold, blue-tinged strip lighting.

Variants and Related Words

• Fluorescent lighting: A common type of strip lighting that uses fluorescent tubes. "Strip lighting" often implies fluorescent technology, though modern versions use LEDs.
• Linear lighting: A more technical or design-oriented term for a similar concept.
• Light strip: Can refer to a flexible, often adhesive-backed LED strip used for accent or decorative lighting, which is a different, usually smaller-scale application.

Synonyms

• Fluorescent lights (when referring to the specific technology)
• Tubular lighting
• Linear light fixtures

Related Phrases

• Strip light (countable noun): Can refer to a single unit or fixture within a strip lighting system.
  • One of the strip lights in the kitchen is flickering.

Noun

1. light consisting of long tubes (instead of bulbs) that provide the illumination