ceiling light

Room's top illumination

A ceiling light is a light fixture mounted on or recessed into a ceiling, providing general illumination for a room.

The term distinguishes overhead lighting from lamps, sconces, and other fixtures: We replaced the old ceiling light with a modern pendant.

Related

bulbs · illumination · flush · fixtures · halogen · modern design · canopy · mount · minimalist style · ambient · dimmer switch · pull chain · geometric patterns · socket · overhead · hanging · lamp · glass

Categories
Opposites
vertical mounting position

ceiling lightfloor lamp

Tall freestanding light fixture

table lamp · desk lamp · uplighter · torchiere · uplight

fixture permanence and portability

ceiling lightclip-on light

Attachable portable illuminator

flashlight · lantern

Family

light, lightly, ceiling, lighting, lighter, lighted, lights, alight, ceilings

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G