Rampenlicht — meaning in English

English meaning

• limelight noun The center of public attention; fame and visibility.
• spotlight noun A powerful, directed beam of light used to illuminate a specific person or area, especially on a stage.

Senses

Rampenlicht is used for these senses in English:

• limelight A type of stage lighting once used in theatres and music halls, producing a bright light by the use of incandescent quicklime.
• spotlight (figurative) The center of attention; the highlight or most important part.

limelight — full definition

1. noun The center of public attention; fame and visibility.
2. noun Historical: a bright stage light produced by heating a block of lime, once used in theatres.

spotlight — full definition

1. noun A powerful, directed beam of light used to illuminate a specific person or area, especially on a stage.
2. noun The center of public attention or focus.
3. verb To draw attention to something.

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