Spotlight

/ˈspɒtˌlaɪt/ · noun

Meaning

A bright, directional light or lamp, especially one used to illuminate the focus or center of attention on a stage..

Definitions by Sense

1. A bright, directional light or lamp, especially one used to illuminate the focus or center of attention on a stage.
2. (by extension) The circle of light shed by a spotlight.
3. (figurative) The center of attention; the highlight or most important part.
4. A showcase.
5. (transitive) To illuminate with a spotlight.
6. (transitive, figurative) To draw attention to.
7. Synonym of jacklight (“to use a spotlight in hunting animals”).

Example Sentences

Some people enjoy the spotlight.

We spotlight the star, but the supporting cast has all the great lines in this scene.

The first act of Me & Julie presents Mr. Short in a black tie at his piano, beneath a golden arched proscenium, spotlighted on an otherwise dark stage.

The news series served to spotlight corruption.

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Word Forms

• spotlights
• spotlighting
• spotlighted
• spotlit

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