security lighting

Crime-preventing outdoor lights

Security lighting is outdoor illumination designed to deter intruders and improve visibility around buildings or property.

Motion-activated lights are common: The security lighting came on when someone approached the garage.

The term covers everything from simple porch lights left on overnight to sophisticated systems with sensors and timers.

Related

alarm systems · home invasion · perimeter · property line · photocells · motion detectors · night vision · timers · surveillance cameras · intruder · prowler · illumination · crime prevention · dimmers · nightfall · after dark · trespass · driveway

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Opposites
purpose/function

security lightingdecorative lighting

Illumination for visual appeal

ambient lighting · accent lighting · mood lighting · string lights · landscape lighting

visibility intent

security lightingdarkness

Total absence of light

blackout · low lighting · dimmed lights · concealment · shadow

Family

security, lighting

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G