lightsource

noun
UK /ˈlaɪt sɔːs/
US /ˈlaɪt sɔːrs/

A light source is something that makes light, like the sun or a lamp.

The sun is the biggest light source in our sky.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. The place where light comes from in a picture or a scene.

The artist painted a bright light source in the corner of the room.

3. A thing used to help you see in the dark.

We packed a small light source for the camping trip.

4. In science, an object that gives off light energy.

Stars are natural light sources in space.