track lighting

American  

noun

1. lighting for a room or other area in which individual spotlight fixtures are attached along a narrow, wall- or ceiling-mounted metal track through which current is conducted, permitting flexible positioning of the lights.

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Other Word Forms

• track light noun

Etymology

Origin of track lighting

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

The Breuer’s older track lighting system on its upper gallery floors didn’t pass muster for today’s auction needs, said Lisa Dennison, chairman of Sotheby’s Americas.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 17, 2025

They also choose types of flooring, paint, electrical outlets, track lighting and temporary office furniture like storage cabinets.

From New York Times • May 2, 2024

Pendant track lighting is easy to change and elevates your space,” he says.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 9, 2023

The church also raised a little more than $400,000, which is being used to install track lighting and upgrade the sound system.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 8, 2022

I flipped the switch on the wall and track lighting illuminated three columns of floor-to-ceiling bookshelves.

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen