spotlight

Definition

  • n. a lamp that produces a strong beam of light to illuminate a restricted area; used to focus attention of a stage performer
  • v. illuminate with a spotlight, as in the theater

Word forms

Present participle
spotlighting
Past tense
spotlighted
Past participle
spotlighted
Third person singular
spotlights

Example sentences

  1. n.

    The spotlight shone brightly on the singer during her performance.