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limelight

Pronunciation: /ˈlaɪm.laɪt/

The English word “limelight” has 4 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. The intense white light produced when heating lime in an oxyhydrogen flame.
  2. A type of stage lighting once used in theatres and music halls, producing a bright light by the use of incandescent quicklime.
  3. Attention, notice, a starring or central role, present fame; spotlight.

verb

  1. to illuminate with limelight

Etymology

From lime + light.

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