Spotlight

Origin

spot + light

Full definition of spotlight

Noun

1. a bright, directional light or lamp, especially one used to illuminate the focus or center of attention on a stage
2. the circle of light shed by a spotlight
3. the center of attention; the highlight or most important partSome people enjoy the spotlight.

Verb

1. To illuminate with a spotlight.We spotlight the star, but the supporting cast has all the great lines in this scene.
2. To draw attention to.The news series served to spotlight corruption.

Anagrams

• stoplight