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Limelight

noun, verb

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The intense white light produced when heating lime in an oxyhydrogen flame. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    a lamp consisting of a flame directed at a cylinder of lime with a lens to concentrate the light; formerly used for stage lighting wordnet
  3. 3
    A type of stage lighting once used in theatres and music halls, producing a bright light by the use of incandescent quicklime. countable, uncountable
  4. 4
    a focus of public attention wordnet
  5. 5
    Attention, notice, a starring or central role, present fame; spotlight. broadly, countable, uncountable

    "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"

Verb
  1. 1
    to illuminate with limelight

Etymology

Etymology 1

From lime + light.

Etymology 2

From lime + light.

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