Looking for the meaning of the word LIMELIGHT in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of LIMELIGHT with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Limelight
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈlʌɪmlʌɪt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the focus of public attention
Short Definition:focus of public attention
Examples:- the shock win has thrust him into the limelight
Definition:
intense white light obtained by heating lime, formerly used in theatres.
Short Definition:intense white light obtained by heating lime
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