A type of stage lighting once used in theatres and music halls, producing a bright light by the use of incandescent quicklime.

to illuminate with limelight

(idiomatic) In the focus of attention, especially from the media.

simple past tense and past participle of limelight

present participle of limelight

plural of limelight

A person who excessively seeks attention or tries to take credit for the accomplishments of others.

plural of limelighter