footlights

/ ˈfʊtˌlaɪts /

plural noun

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

Example Sentences

A wispy song called “Time” wafted over the footlights: “Time time time time/It was never mine mine mine.”

From New York Times

He is the Los Angeles Chargers, playing in the footlights of Hollywood on a roster that’s dwindled to just two holdovers from the San Diego days.

From Los Angeles Times

They performed original plays and music with bonfire footlights.

From New York Times

“It’s like waves of love coming over the footlights.”

From Washington Post

This approach really spoke to Sink, a former theater kid who would like to return to the footlights soon.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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• arena
• auditorium
• cinema
• concert hall
• drama
• hall
• house
• movie
• movie house
• opera house
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• site
• theatre