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

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track lighting

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

But track lighting is limited in the possibilities for its placement, and hot spots rather than evenly light-washed walls are a distraction.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 21, 2022

Signify just announced a new Philips Hue Tap dial switch, portable Hue Go lamp, and fully customizable track lighting alongside a new range of smart lights today.

From The Verge ● Jun. 21, 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