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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From candlelight tours to ballets and concerts to outdoor markets, there's a way to celebrate the season almost every day. Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2024 Then the lights flicker, evoking candlelight at night. Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024 Visit Santa’s workshop, visit vendors, enjoy holiday treats, live music and a candlelight procession at 6 p.m. followed by the tree lighting ceremony and a silent disco party. Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 17 Nov. 2024 Catch a candlelight concert paying tribute to Queen at the Temple Ohabei Shalom. Price: $33. Steph Solis, Axios, 4 Nov. 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 3 Dec. 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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