spotlight
/ˈspɑtˌlaɪt/
Word Rarity
Rare
Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.90 in modern English
15
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
A bright, directional light or lamp, especially one used to illuminate the focus or center of attention on a stage.
noun
The center of attention; the highlight or most important part.
noun
A showcase.
Example Sentences
- "Some people enjoy the spotlight."
- "Billionaires like Warren Buffet and Bill Gates are known for their charitable contributions, but not all great givers crave the spotlight. Last night, a Massachusetts general hospital in Boston, an anonymous individual gave an unprecedented donation of two hundred human kidneys. This secret benefactor delivered his gift a few minutes before four a.m. this morning, as seen here in the security camera footage."
- "We spotlight the star, but the supporting cast has all the great lines in this scene."
- "The first act of Me & Julie presents Mr. Short in a black tie at his piano, beneath a golden arched proscenium, spotlighted on an otherwise dark stage."
- "The news series served to spotlight corruption."
Etymology
Regional Pronunciation
- American English: /ˈspɑtˌlaɪt/
- British English: /ˈspɒtˌlaɪt/