Footlights are specifically theater stage lights, not general lighting or lamps used elsewhere. The play's dramatic ending was accentuated by the bright glow of the footlights.
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Positioning
Footlights are located at the front edge of the stage, near the performers' feet, hence the name. During the performance, he accidentally stepped too close to the footlights.
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Technical Term
Footlights is a technical term; use it when discussing stage design or theater production. We need to adjust the footlights to avoid casting shadows on the actors' faces.