limelight

English

Etymology

lime +‎ light

Pronunciation

  • (UK, US) IPA(key): /ˈlaɪm.laɪt/
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Noun

limelight (countable and uncountable, plural limelights)

  1. A type of stage lighting once used in theatres and music halls, producing a bright light by the use of incandescent quicklime.
  2. (by extension) Attention, notice, a starring or central role, present fame.

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Verb

limelight (third-person singular simple present limelights, present participle limelighting, simple past and past participle limelighted or limelit)

  1. to illuminate with limelight

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