ALL meanings of limelight
lime·light
L l - noun limelight Theater. (formerly) a lighting unit for spotlighting the front of the stage, producing illumination by means of a flame of mixed gases directed at a cylinder of lime and having a special lens for concentrating the light in a strong beam. the light so produced. Chiefly British. a lighting unit, especially a spotlight. 1
- noun limelight the center of public attention, interest, observation, or notoriety: He seems fond of the limelight. 1
- noun limelight fame, public notice 1
- noun limelight stage lighting 1
- noun limelight Intense white light obtained by heating a cylinder of lime in an oxyhydrogen flame, formerly used in theaters. 1
- uncountable noun limelight If someone is in the limelight, a lot of attention is being paid to them, because they are famous or because they have done something very unusual or exciting. 0
- noun limelight a type of lamp, formerly used in stage lighting, in which light is produced by heating lime to white heat 0
- noun limelight brilliant white light produced in this way 0
- noun limelight a brilliant light created by the incandescence of lime, formerly used in theaters to throw an intense beam of light upon a particular part of the stage, a certain actor, etc. 0
- noun limelight the part of a stage where a limelight or spotlight is cast 0
- noun limelight a prominent or conspicuous position before the public 0
- noun limelight A type of stage lighting once used in theatres and music halls, producing a bright light by the use of incandescent quicklime. 0
- noun limelight (by extension) Attention, notice, a starring or central role, present fame. 0