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Meaning of "reading light" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF READING LIGHT

reading light  [ˈriːdɪŋ laɪt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF READING LIGHT

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Reading light is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES READING LIGHT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of reading light in the English dictionary

The definition of reading light in the dictionary is any small electric light that you use for reading. You can usually move it in order to direct the light to where you need it for reading. It can be attached to a wall or shelf in the home, or be above your head inside an aircraft or other vehicle.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH READING LIGHT


backlight
ˈbæklaɪt
cellulite
ˈsɛljʊˌlaɪt
daylight
ˈdeɪˌlaɪt
delight
dɪˈlaɪt
flashlight
ˈflæʃˌlaɪt
flight
flaɪt
headlight
ˈhɛdˌlaɪt
highlight
ˈhaɪˌlaɪt
light
laɪt
limelight
ˈlaɪmˌlaɪt
lite
laɪt
moonlight
ˈmuːnˌlaɪt
plight
plaɪt
polite
pəˈlaɪt
satellite
ˈsætəˌlaɪt
slight
slaɪt
spotlight
ˈspɒtˌlaɪt
starlight
ˈstɑːˌlaɪt
sunlight
ˈsʌnlaɪt
twilight
ˈtwaɪˌlaɪt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE READING LIGHT

readiest
readily
readiness
reading
reading age
reading book
reading comprehension
reading desk
reading glass
reading glasses
reading group
reading knowledge
reading lamp
reading list
reading material
reading matter
reading room
reading speed
reading the Law
reading week

WORDS THAT END LIKE READING LIGHT

back-up light
blight
bright
candlelight
come to light
green light
greenlight
in-flight
in mid-flight
put to flight
red light
searchlight
see the light
tail-light
the limelight
the spotlight
torchlight
traffic light
ultralight
Very light
white light

Synonyms and antonyms of reading light in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «reading light» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF READING LIGHT

Find out the translation of reading light to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of reading light from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «reading light» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

阅读灯
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

luz de lectura
570 millions of speakers

English

reading light
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

पढ़ने प्रकाश
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

ضوء القراءة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Фонарь для чтения
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

luz de leitura
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

পড়া আলো
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

lampe de lecture
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Membaca cahaya
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Leselicht
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

読書灯
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

독서 등
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Maca cahya
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

ánh sáng đọc
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஒளி வாசித்தல்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

वाचन प्रकाश
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

okuma lambası
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

luce di lettura
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

lampka do czytania
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

ліхтар для читання
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

lumina citire
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

φως ανάγνωσης
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

lees lig
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

läslampa
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

leselys
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of reading light

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «READING LIGHT»

The term «reading light» is regularly used and occupies the 83.688 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «READING LIGHT» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about reading light

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «READING LIGHT»

Discover the use of reading light in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to reading light and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Light Between Oceans: A Novel
The Light Between Oceans is exquisite and unforgettable, a deeply moving novel.
M.L. Stedman, 2012
2
And With a Light Touch: Learning About Reading, Writing, and ...
"It's my bible for teaching young children" and "It reads like a novel," said veteran and preservice teachers alike.
Carol Avery, Carol Avery Forseth, 2002
3
Mighty Bright-Blk-Xflex 2-Lght
Base can be used free-standing or sturdy clip grips almost anything. Use one or both LEDs by tapping button. Optional accessories available.
Mighty Bright, 2012
4
Light in August
From the Trade Paperback edition.
William Faulkner, 2011
5
The Architecture of Light: Recent Approaches to Designing ...
With this in mind, what is good reading light, and what particular lighting issues the situation of private reading in a public space raises deserve discussion. Because access to enough light is now never in doubt whatever the location, how  ...
Mary Ann Steane, 2012
6
Electrical World
Ce ili ng#and Reading Light An ornamental lighting fixture with a center lamp that may be pulled down close to a table for use as a reading lamp has been developed by the Majestic Heater Company, San Francisco, H MIDDLE LAMP ...
‎1920
7
The Illuminating Engineer
Have you a good reading light? If this question were put at random to one hundred people it is probable that ninety-nine would answer, “No;" and the answer would probably be right. Reading is the one thing that causes more eye- strain by ...
‎1912
8
Single-camera Video Production
Light falling on subject: Incident reading Light reflected from subject: Reflected reading Top - Reading reflected light from lightest object Bottom -. FIG. 4.1 – The proposal must Single-Camera Video Production 100 Measuring Light Intensity.
Robert B. Musburger, 2010
9
The Light Barrier: Understanding the Mystery of Irlen ...
... Squints or blinks excessively / Tilts head to read / Physically fatigues quickly during reading (15 minutes, more or less) / Reads in dim light / Family history of strain with reading, light sensitivity, headaches, or migraine / READING PATTERN ...
Rhonda Stone, 2003
10
Flex Neck Reading Light 12 Unit Display (Mixed Patterns)
The Flex Neck Reading Light goes anywhere and clips to anything! Our most versatile light, the flexible metal gooseneck points 2 bright LEDs wherever you need the light most.
Great Point Light, 2007

NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «READING LIGHT»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term reading light is used in the context of the following news items.
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How to optimize your home lighting design based on color …
Also, many of the reading lights on the market are daylight temperature, as the color provides great contrast between black type on white or off-white paper, ... «TechHive, Feb 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Reading light [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/reading-light>. May 2024 ».
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