backlight

About 0.07 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun Light shining from a source behind the object of interest or attention.

   The backlight from the sunset cast the pier and the crowd in silhouette.

2. noun A spotlight that illuminates a photographic subject from behind.
3. noun Light that is behind a photographic subject.
4. noun A light attached to an LCD display.
5. noun The rear window of a motor car.
6. verb To illuminate something from behind.

Similar words

lighting backlit illumination backdrop accidental light sidelight light cameo lighting lightscape shadow

Often followed by

is and the to of on for timer or

Word family

backlighted backlighting backlights backlit