candlelight

noun

can·​dle·​light ˈkan-dᵊl-ˌ(l)īt 

1

a

: the light of a candle

b

: a soft artificial light

2

: the time for lighting candles : twilight

Synonyms

• black
• blackness
• dark
• darkness
• dusk
• gloaming
• gloom
• murk
• night
• semidarkness
• shade
• shadows
• twilight
• umbra

Examples of candlelight in a Sentence

at candlelight carolers would gather in the village green before beginning their stroll

Recent Examples on the Web

There are fire pits, lanterns, a jingle bell shuttle ride, concerts from regional musicians, Santa and Mrs. Claus, an Elf Shop where kids can make crafts, and candlelight tours. —Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 15 Dec. 2024

Kyle recently lucked into a candlelight tour of the 1872 mansion that was once home to Minnesota's first territorial governor. —Kyle Stokes, Axios, 11 Dec. 2024

Meals in the Hobbit Houses are served by candlelight to add to the fanciful atmosphere. —Caitlin Palumbo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024

An image of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is raised during a candlelight rally in Seoul on Thursday. —Stella Kim, NBC News, 7 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

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

Kids Definition

candlelight

noun

can·​dle·​light ˈkan-dᵊl-ˌ(l)īt 

1

: the light of a candle

2

: soft artificial light

candlelit

-dᵊl-ˌ(l)it

adjective