Main Entry: ¹spot·light

Pronunciation: \ˈspät-ˌlīt\

Function: noun

Date: 1904

1 a : a projected spot of light used to illuminate brilliantly a person, object, or group on a stage b : conspicuous public notice <held the political spotlight>
2 a : a light designed to direct a narrow intense beam of light on a small area b : something that illuminates brilliantly