Spotlight Definition

spotlight
noun
  1. a focus of public attention; "he enjoyed being in the limelight"; "when Congress investigates it brings the full glare of publicity to the agency"
  2. a lamp that produces a strong beam of light to illuminate a restricted area; used to focus attention of a stage performer
verb
  1. move into the foreground to make more visible or prominent; "The introduction highlighted the speaker's distinguished career in linguistics"
  2. illuminate with a spotlight, as in the theater

"Spotlight" in song lyrics

See how spotlight is used in real songs:

  • "But he can't help me cause he's caught up in that spotlight"
    4 Deep — Doin' Bad - Goin' Bad
  • "Grocery shopping at Shop Rite, giving me stares on spotlight"
    9th Prince — Honeycomb
  • "Just me and you a phat trackll lead the spotlight"
    A+ f/ Q-Tip — Me & My Microphone

Usage tips for "spotlight"

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