candlelight
noun
can·dle·light
ˈkan-dᵊl-ˌ(l)īt 
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at candlelight carolers would gather in the village green before beginning their stroll
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Just having the candlelight is just nice to have.
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Sabienna Bowman, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025
With its roots in the Black National movement, Kwanzaa emphasizes family, community and culture annually in candlelight ceremonies with seven principles.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 26 Dec. 2025
The church will now be hosting its candlelight Christmas Eve service at a nearby Lutheran church.
—Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 24 Dec. 2025
Most candlelight services include familiar Christmas hymns, a short message about the birth of Jesus, and a moment of reflection as the lights dim and candles are passed.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Dec. 2025
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Sabienna Bowman, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025
With its roots in the Black National movement, Kwanzaa emphasizes family, community and culture annually in candlelight ceremonies with seven principles.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 26 Dec. 2025
The church will now be hosting its candlelight Christmas Eve service at a nearby Lutheran church.
—Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 24 Dec. 2025
Most candlelight services include familiar Christmas hymns, a short message about the birth of Jesus, and a moment of reflection as the lights dim and candles are passed.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for candlelight
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“Candlelight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/candlelight. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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candlelight
noun
can·dle·light
ˈkan-dᵊl-ˌ(l)īt
1
: the light of a candle
2
: soft artificial light
candlelit
adjective
-dᵊl-ˌ(l)it
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