footlight

[ foo t-lahyt ]
/ ˈfʊtˌlaɪt /
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noun

Usually footlights. Theater. the lights at the front of a stage that are nearly on a level with the feet of the performers.
the footlights, the stage; acting profession.

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Origin of footlight

First recorded in 1830–40; foot + light1

Words nearby footlight

footing, footing piece, footle, footless, footlet, footlight, footlights, footling, footling presentation, footlocker, footlong
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Words related to footlights

arena, set, theater, scene, spotlight, room, theatre, cinema, movie, site, amphitheater, drama, house, hall, auditorium, playhouse, troupe, play, farce, show

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British Dictionary definitions for footlights

footlights
/ (ˈfʊtˌlaɪts) /

pl n theatre

lights set in a row along the front of the stage floor and shielded on the audience side
informal the acting profession; the stage
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