highlight

 
Pronunciation: /ˈhʌɪlʌɪt/

noun

  • 1an outstanding part of an event or period of time: he views that season as the highlight of his career
  • (highlights) the best parts of a sporting or other event edited for broadcasting or recording: Gary Lineker presents the highlights of today’s semi-final
  • 2a bright or reflective area in a painting, picture, or design.
  • (usually highlights) a bright tint in the hair, especially one created artificially by bleaching or dyeing.

verb (highlights, highlighting, highlighted)

[with object]
  • 1draw special attention to: the issues highlighted by the report
  • make visually prominent: a vast backdrop with the colourful logo highlighted with lasers
  • mark with a highlighter: a photocopy with sections highlighted in green
  • 2create highlights in (hair): I’ve had my hair highlighted regularly for the last ten years