Definition of limelight
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: a stage lighting instrument producing illumination by means of an oxyhydrogen flame directed on a cylinder of lime and usually equipped with a lens to concentrate the light in a beam
b
: the white light produced by such an instrument
2
: the center of public attention
limelight
verb
limelighted; limelighting; limelights
Definition of limelight (Entry 2 of 2)
: to center attention on : spotlight
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The first known use of limelight was in 1826
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