spotlight

CEFRB1

/ˈspɒtˌlaɪt/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A strong light directed at one person or place.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    The center of attention; the highlight or most important part.

Examples

  • The congressman has been in the spotlight ever since his untoward remarks about African Americans.

  • They prefer the shadows rather than the spotlight.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1
Synonyms
1

Also pronounced

  • /ˈspɔtˌlɑɪt/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The circle of light shed by a spotlight.

  2. A bright, directional light or lamp, especially one used to illuminate the focus or center of attention on a stage.

  3. A showcase.

More examples

In context

  • The news series served to spotlight corruption.

  • We spotlight the star, but the supporting cast has all the great lines in this scene.

  • Some people enjoy the spotlight.

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

From spot + light.