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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At my university, University of Southern California, a multi-ethnic ecumenical cohort held candlelight vigils, teach-ins, and rallies demanding an end to the slaughter. Sandy Tolan, Rolling Stone, 16 Apr. 2025 In the week since Victor was shot, community members have held protests calling for police accountability and a candlelight vigil outside the Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello to mourn the teenage boy. Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 14 Apr. 2025 Bill Gerst was among a group of about 100 people who attended a protest and candlelight vigil in front of City Hall later that evening. Christopher Cann, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025 Trump is expected to attend a MAGA Inc. candlelight dinner at his club in Palm Beach later on Friday, according to the White House. Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 4 Apr. 2025 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 2 May. 2025.

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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