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