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highlight

noun B1 Neutral

Meaning

A highlight is the best or most interesting part of something, like a show or event.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "highlight" with "highlights," which can refer to multiple important parts.

Example Sentences

The highlight of my day was meeting my best friend .
The highlight of the event was not as exciting as expected .
The highlight of the trip was visiting the old castle .
What was the highlight of your trip last summer ?

Word in Context

Last Saturday I went to the town fair with a friend . We walked around the stalls and tried some local food while listening to people talk and laugh . The highlight was a small concert in the park , where a singer played simple songs that everyone enjoyed . We stayed until the sun went down and then walked home together , happy and a little tired .

Common Phrases

highlight of the event highlight reel highlight important information

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