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1. limelight
noun. ['ˈlaɪmˌlaɪt'] a lamp consisting of a flame directed at a cylinder of lime with a lens to concentrate the light; formerly used for stage lighting.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- light (English)
- leoht (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- lime (English)
- lim (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
Rhymes with Limelight
- acolyte
- backlight
- calite
- calite
- candlelight
- carmelite
- cryolite
- daylight
- flashlight
- floodlight
- footlight
- genlyte
- headlight
- highlight
- impolite
- inflight
- israelite
- lazulite
- mandalite
- midflight
Sentences with limelight
1. Noun, singular or mass
Once your target is in the limelight or the class is especially quiet, you can make the call.
2. Adjective
Prune your limelight hydrangea during summer and autumn to remove faded flower blossoms.
2. limelight
noun. ['ˈlaɪmˌlaɪt'] a focus of public attention.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- light (English)
- leoht (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- lime (English)
- lim (Old English (ca. 450-1100))