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Definition highlight in British English

highlight noun

noun
/ˈhaɪˌlaɪt/
1

the most exciting, impressive, or interesting part of an event

Example

Other festival highlights include a new children's opera by Christopher Brown.

Example

The highlight of the trip was visiting the Great Wall of China.

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1.1

used about something that is not very exciting at all

Example

Spilling my coffee was the main highlight of the day.

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1.2

the most interesting or exciting parts of something such as a sports match that are broadcast on television after it has finished

Example

I like to watch the highlights of the day's tennis.

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2

pieces of hair that are a lighter colour than the rest

Example

a girl with blonde highlights

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Definition highlight in British English