[lymˈjɛːrə]

Definitions

1. noun

a unit of illumination, especially one that is electric or artificial

“The play opened with a grand entrance, accompanied by a burst of lumière.”

2. noun

a person or thing that gives light, especially in a theatrical performance

“The actress took her place on stage as the lumière, ready to shine.”

3. noun

the art of producing and using light in a theatrical performance

“The lighting designer was a master of the art of lumière.”

4. noun

a French film magazine published from 1907 to 1964

“The film historian spent hours poring over old issues of Lumière.”

5. proper noun

a French film studio and production company founded in 1895

“The Lumière brothers pioneered the art of film making in the early 20th century.”