limelight

== English == === Etymology === From lime +‎ light. === Pronunciation === (UK, US) IPA(key): /ˈlaɪm.laɪt/ === Noun === limelight (countable and uncountable, plural limelights) The intense white light produced when heating lime in an oxyhydrogen flame. Synonym: Drummond light A type of stage lighting once used in theatres and music halls, producing a bright light by the use of incandescent quicklime. (by extension) Attention, notice, a starring or central role, present fame; spotlight. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Verb === limelight (third-person singular simple present limelights, present participle limelighting, simple past and past participle limelighted or limelit) to illuminate with limelight === See also === public eye