HIGHLIGHT | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word HIGHLIGHT in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of HIGHLIGHT with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Highlight

Speech Type: Noun

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈhʌɪlʌɪt
Dialects: British English
Definition:

an outstanding part of an event or period of time

Short Definition:

best part of a period or event

Examples:
  • he views that season as the highlight of his career
Definition:

a bright or reflective area in a painting, picture, or design.

Short Definition:

bright area in painting etc.

Word: Highlight

Speech Type: Verb

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈhʌɪlʌɪt
Dialects: British English
Definition:

draw special attention to

Short Definition:

draw attention to

Examples:
  • the issues highlighted by the report
Definition:

create highlights in (hair)

Short Definition:

create highlights in hair

Examples:
  • I've had my hair highlighted regularly for the last ten years

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