Spotlight Meaning
/ˈspɒtˌlaɪt/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA bright, directional light or lamp, especially one used to illuminate the focus or center of attention on a stage.
nounThe circle of light shed by a spotlight.
Sentence Examples
They prefer the shadows rather than the spotlight.
The congressman has been in the spotlight ever since his untoward remarks about African Americans.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The singer stood in the ____ while performing her new song on stage.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The singer stood in the ____ as she performed her most famous ballad to the capacity crowd.
Word Origin & History
From spot + light.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"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."
— 1984 April 14, Michael Bronski, “Sophistication and Verve”, in Gay Community News, page 18:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The singer stood in the ____ while performing her new song on stage.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The singer stood in the ____ as she performed her most famous ballad to the capacity crowd.