candlelight

noun

can·​dle·​light ˈkan-dᵊl-ˌ(l)īt How to pronounce candlelight (audio)
1
a
: the light of a candle
b
: a soft artificial light
2
: the time for lighting candles : twilight

Examples of candlelight in a Sentence

at candlelight carolers would gather in the village green before beginning their stroll
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In defiance, each Sunday, a group of faculty members, students, and community members gather on campus for candlelight vigils that extend past the 11 p.m. deadline. Annie Ma, The Christian Science Monitor, 22 Oct. 2024 There will be a candlelight vigil held in Christa's honor on Tuesday, Oct. 15 at 7 p.m. ET virtually and in-person. Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 15 Oct. 2024 The interior sets the mood: think custom French antiques, pristine white tablecloths, and soothing candlelight. Justine Harrington, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2024 The main theme is light, with various interpretations from the glint of a diamond, the warmth of candlelight or the glow of a phone. Rhonda Richford, WWD, 11 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for candlelight 

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of candlelight was before the 12th century

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“Candlelight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/candlelight. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

candlelight

noun
can·​dle·​light ˈkan-dᵊl-ˌ(l)īt How to pronounce candlelight (audio)
1
: the light of a candle
2
: soft artificial light
candlelit
-dᵊl-ˌ(l)it
adjective

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