Lightbox

Pronunciation: /ˈlaɪtˌbɒks/

Definitions of lightbox

noun a device used to view photographic transparencies or to provide a uniform source of light for viewing negatives or transparencies

Example Sentences

A1 A lightbox is a small box with a light inside.

A2 I use a lightbox to trace drawings onto paper.

B1 Photographers often use a lightbox to view and edit their film negatives.

B2 A lightbox is an essential tool for artists who need to transfer sketches onto canvas.

C1 The graphic designer used a lightbox to create a mockup of the website layout.

C2 The architect used a lightbox to examine detailed blueprints for the new building.

Examples of lightbox in a Sentence

formal The photographer used a lightbox to showcase his latest collection of images.

informal I set up a lightbox to take better pictures of the products I'm selling online.

slang I'm loving my new lightbox setup for my photography hobby.

figurative The artist used lightboxes to illuminate the dark corners of his mind in his latest exhibition.

Grammatical Forms of lightbox

• past tense: lightboxed
• plural: lightboxes
• comparative: more lightbox
• superlative: most lightbox
• present tense: lightbox
• future tense: will lightbox
• perfect tense: have lightboxed
• continuous tense: is lightboxing
• singular: lightbox
• positive degree: lightbox
• infinitive: to lightbox
• gerund: lightboxing
• participle: lightboxed

Origin and Evolution of lightbox

First Known Use: 1935 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'lightbox' originated from the combination of 'light' and 'box' to describe a device that produces light in a confined space.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a device for viewing photographic slides, the term 'lightbox' has evolved to encompass a variety of illuminated display panels used in various industries such as graphic design, photography, and advertising.