Word
lightroom
Phoneticslight·room
Definition
n. a computer program from Adobe that helps you organize and edit your photos. You use it to change light, color, and style without damaging the original picture.
n. a photo-editing and cataloguing application developed by Adobe for organizing, adjusting, and exporting digital images. Works non-destructively, preserving original files while storing edits as separate instructions.
Examples
“She edits all her photos in Lightroom.”
“After the wedding shoot, he imports two thousand raw files into Lightroom to sort and color-correct them.”
“She uses Lightroom to manage a decade-long archive, comparing virtual versions of the same landscape before committing to a final print.”
Examples
simple
“She edits all her photos in Lightroom.”
contextual
“After the wedding shoot, he imports two thousand raw files into Lightroom to sort and color-correct them.”
complex
“She uses Lightroom to manage a decade-long archive, comparing virtual versions of the same landscape before committing to a final print.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “lightroom” in context.
Verb
01. download lightroom
“You can download Lightroom from the official Adobe website.”
verb + noun
02. edit in lightroom
“I always edit in Lightroom because it keeps my original photos safe.”
verb + prep + noun
03. export from lightroom
“When you finish, export your edited pictures from Lightroom as JPEGs.”
verb + prep + noun
04. import into lightroom
“First, import your holiday photos into Lightroom for organizing.”
verb + prep + noun
05. install lightroom
“You need to install Lightroom before you can edit your pictures.”
verb + noun
Adjective
06. adobe lightroom
“I organize and edit all my travel photos in Adobe Lightroom.”
adj + noun
07. desktop lightroom
“Desktop Lightroom offers more powerful tools for detailed editing.”
adj + noun
08. free lightroom
“The free Lightroom version is perfect for beginners learning photo editing.”
adj + noun
Noun
09. alternative to lightroom
“This app is a popular free alternative to Lightroom for beginners.”
noun + prep + noun
10. catalog in lightroom
“I keep all my family photos in one catalog in Lightroom.”
noun + prep + noun
11. edit photos in lightroom
“You can easily edit photos in Lightroom without damaging the originals.”
12. import photos into lightroom
“Import photos into Lightroom to organize them by date and place.”
Usage
Typically capitalised as Lightroom; used as a proper name, usually without an article.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
Related words
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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