1noun
a focus of public attention
“he enjoyed being in the limelight”
01 Word definition
limelight
9 letters · 3 vowels · 6 consonants
Is LIMELIGHT a word?
Yes. LIMELIGHT is a 9-letter noun. a focus of public attention Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
L-I-M-E-L-I-G-H-THow do you spell LIMELIGHT?
LIMELIGHT contains 9 letters, begins with L, and ends with T.
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2noun
a lamp consisting of a flame directed at a cylinder of lime with a lens to concentrate the light; formerly used for stage lighting
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗spotlightglarepublic eyecalcium light
02 Letter breakdown
How is LIMELIGHT spelled?
L1I2M3E4L5I6G7H8T9
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How do you spell LIMELIGHT?
LIMELIGHT is spelled L-I-M-E-L-I-G-H-T. It contains 9 letters.