Light example sentences

Related (10): sun, lamp, torch, bulb, spotlight, lantern, fluorescence, glow, illuminate, irradiate

"Light" Example Sentences


1. The morning light streamed in through the window.
2. She turned on the light before entering the dark room.
3. The lamp cast a soft light around the living room.
4. The traffic light turned green and the cars began moving again.
5. He lit a cigarette and took a drag in the dim light.
6. The hallway was bathed in the warm glow of lamplight.
7. A beam of light shone through the dusty curtains.
8. The light bulbs were hanging from the ceiling by exposed wires.
9. The fireplace cast a flickering light over the walls.
10. She stepped into the light to get a better look.
11. The sunrise painted the sky in beautiful shades of light and dark.
12. They set off fireworks to light up the night sky.
13. The sun was so bright that I had to shield my eyes from the light.
14. He turned on the flashlight to guide their way in the dark cave.
15. The headlights of oncoming cars blinded him temporarily.
16. She adjusted the angle of the lamp to cast more light on her book.
17. The Christmas tree lights twinkled merrily.
18. The flaming torch lit their path through the dark forest.
19. The candlelight danced across her face.
20. The flashlight beam illuminated the basement stairs.
21. The city streets were alive with the glow of neon signs and lights.
22. She switched on the bedside lamp and turned on the light.
23. The light from the window reflected off the surface of the water.
24. The chandelier cast a brilliant light across the ballroom.
25. The lighthouse shone its beacon of light across the ocean.
26. He wore sunglasses to block the harsh light of the sun.
27. The moonlight filtered through the trees, casting shadows across the ground.
28. They enjoyed dining by candlelight.
29. He covered the birdcage at night to allow the bird some light rest time.
30. The clouds dimmed the natural light that day.
31. She waved her sparkler in light circles.
32. The incandescent lights warmed the room with their glow.
33. The screen lit up with an incoming call.
34. The traffic light switched from red to green.
35. The disco ball cast dancing lights across the floor and walls.
36. The police car cruiser lights flashed brightly.
37. The fixture sent light bouncing around the room.
38. A spotlight illuminated the stage for the performer.
39. The showroom had excellent track lighting.
40. The light dusting of snow gave the landscape an inviting glow.
41. The streetlight cast a pale light over the sidewalk.
42. The holiday lights were twinkling merrily on the house.
43. They dimmed the stage lights for the second act.
44. She carried a lantern to light the dark path.
45. The pale moonlight shimmered on the lake.
46. The dim light barely illuminated the room.
47. The light post outside the house had burnt out.
48. She turned the flashlight on and off in morse code.
49. They shone a light down into the well.
50. His halo of blond hair gave him an angelic light.
51. The flashlight beam searched aimlessly in the black night.
52. The light switch needed to be jiggled to stay on.
53. The porch light snapped on, startling the intruder.
54. The reading lamp cast a cozy light on her in the armchair.
55. The lights came on all at once, blinding her temporarily.
56. She adjusted the brightness of the screen to a more comfortable light level.
57. They had trouble finding light bulbs that would fit the old fixtures.
58. The stage lights came up to reveal the performers.
59. The light aircraft dipped and dived across the sky.
60. The spotlight tracked the performers as they moved across the stage.

Common Phases


1. Light up - to cause to glow or shine, illuminate.e.g The city streets light up at night.
2. Lighten up - to become less severe or burdensome, become less strict. e.g. Lighten up, it was just a joke!
3. Light reading - something easy and not intellectually demanding. e.g. She chose a light romance novel for light reading.
4. Light on (one's) feet - physically agile or nimble. e.g. The dancer is very light on her feet.
5. Light sleeper - someone who wakes up easily during sleep. e.g. I'm a very light sleeper and wake up at the slightest noise.
6. See the light - to realize or understand something. e.g. After discussing it, he finally saw the light and agreed with me.
7. Strike a light - to produce a flame, ignite. e.g. I struck a light and lit my pipe.
8. Switch on the light - to turn on an electric light. e.g. I had to switch on the light to find my keys.
9. Throw light on - to clarify or explain. e.g. Further research may throw light on the origins of life.
10. Weigh lightly - to assign less importance to. e.g. I tend to weigh career mistakes lightly since we all learn from them.

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