limelight
15 points
English
9 letters
Uncommon
Commonness #23,034
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
a lamp consisting of a flame directed at a cylinder of lime with a lens to concentrate the light; formerly used for stage lighting
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/lˈaɪmlˌaɪt/ · 2 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural limelights
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
midnightgoodnightsatelliteappetitedaylightwebsitedynamitemoonlighttwilightsunlightuniteinsightflashlightspotlightcartwrightparasite
More rhymes → · rhymes from CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
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