firelight

noun

fire·​light ˈfī(-ə)r-ˌlīt How to pronounce firelight (audio)
: the light of a fire (as in a fireplace)
firelit adjective

Examples of firelight in a Sentence

The firelight gave the room a warm glow. At night, he read by firelight.
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Smoke blew around the crater with weak to moderate pressure and firelight was seen at the peak, indicating that the glowing volcanic material was at a shallow depth. arkansasonline.com, 22 Mar. 2025 Morning coffees, cabernet nightcaps, and neighborhood gatherings by firelight. Miles Walls, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2025 In addition to moonlight being a main source of light for the darker scenes of Nosferatu, candlelight and firelight was also used to create unique lighting that couldn’t be replicated with modern lighting techniques. Ryan Fleming, Deadline, 2 Dec. 2024 Jarin [Blaschke] would be using firelight and candlelight and this beautiful moonlight. Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 25 Nov. 2024 See All Example Sentences for firelight

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

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

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“Firelight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/firelight. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.

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firelight

noun
fire·​light ˈfī(ə)r-ˌlīt How to pronounce firelight (audio)
: the light of a fire and especially of one in a fireplace
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