English

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.

Derived terms

• in the limelight

Translations

Verb

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

1. to illuminate with limelight

See also

• public eye