limelight

noun
/ˈlaɪm.laɪt/UK

Etymology

From lime + light.

  1. inherited from *lewktom
  2. inherited from *leuhtą
  3. inherited from *leuht
  4. inherited from lēoht
  5. inherited from light
  6. compounded as limelight — “lime + light

Definitions

  1. The intense white light produced when heating lime in an oxyhydrogen flame.

  2. A type of stage lighting once used in theatres and music halls, producing a bright light…

    A type of stage lighting once used in theatres and music halls, producing a bright light by the use of incandescent quicklime.

  3. Attention, notice, a starring or central role, present fame

    Attention, notice, a starring or central role, present fame; spotlight.

    • Remember Rappin' Duke? Duh-ha, duh-ha You never thought that hip-hop would take it this far Now I'm in the limelight 'cause I rhyme tight Time to get paid, blow up like the World Trade
    • The announcement marks a significant moment of triumph for the singer, whose departure from the limelight coincided with a health battle […]
  4. + 1 more definition
    1. to illuminate with limelight

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA