Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

downlight

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.19 in modern English

Syllables
down-light
IPA
17
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A light fixture installed in a hollow opening in a ceiling, concentrating the light in a downward direction.

verb

To illuminate from above.

Transitive verb

Etymology

From down + light.

Usage

Inflected Forms

downlights (plural) downlights (present, singular) downlighting (participle, present) downlighted (participle, past) downlighted (past) downlit (participle, past) downlit (past)

Synonyms

recessed light pot light can light

Questions

What does downlight mean?
A light fixture installed in a hollow opening in a ceiling, concentrating the light in a downward direction.
Where does downlight come from?
From down + light.

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