footlights
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5.6
A row of small lamps along the front of a stage that shine on actors
- noun
- /ˈfutˌlaɪts/
- Specialized
:
focos
Examples
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Being in the wings at Footlights and getting one line in a sketch.
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The actors stepped into the spotlight, illuminated by the warm glow of the footlights at the front of the stage.
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As the scene began, the director made sure the footlights were bright enough to highlight the actors' expressions.
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The theater was filled with excitement as the crew adjusted the footlights to ensure the audience could see the stage clearly.
Synonyms
3.2
A light that shines on actors and the stage during performances
is the specific row of lights at the front edge of the stage
How Bright
Surface Forms
footlights plural
Morphology
Etymology
Footlights is simply foot (meaning 'bottom' or 'front edge') plus lights, because these lamps sit at the foot of the stage near the actors' feet. So, footlights means the row of lights along the front of a theatre stage that light the set and the actors.