luminaire — meaning in English

English meaning

• fixture noun A permanent fitting or appliance attached to a building, such as a sink or light.
• luminary noun One who is an inspiration to others; one who has achieved success in one's chosen field; a leading light.

Senses

luminaire is used for these senses in English:

• fixture A lighting unit; a luminaire.
• luminary (archaic) An artificial light; an illumination.

fixture — full definition

1. noun A permanent fitting or appliance attached to a building, such as a sink or light.
2. noun A scheduled sports match or event.
3. noun A person or thing so constantly present somewhere that they seem a permanent part of it.

luminary — full definition

1. noun One who is an inspiration to others; one who has achieved success in one's chosen field; a leading light.
2. noun A body that gives light; especially, one of the heavenly bodies.
3. noun An artificial light; an illumination.

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