candlelight

American  

[kan-dl-lahyt] / ˈkæn dlˌlaɪt /

noun

1. the light of a candle.

2. a dim artificial light.

3. twilight; dusk.

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candlelight British  

/ ˈkændəlˌlaɪt /

noun

1. 1. the light from a candle or candles

      they ate by candlelight

   2. ( as modifier )

      a candlelight dinner

2. dusk; evening

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Etymology

Origin of candlelight

before 1000; Middle English candel-liht, Old English candel-lēoht. See candle, light ¹

Example Sentences

Candlelight, wood, hot oil, coats hanging heavy near the door.

From Salon • Mar. 8, 2026

Candlelight illuminated rows of backgammon boards atop long tables; Kylie Minogue and Destiny’s Child played in the background.

From New York Times • Mar. 8, 2024

Shaunzi’s death comes days before a group of animal welfare activists are set to hold the annual International Candlelight Vigil for Elephants outside the L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 5, 2024

So he "suffocated Candlelight" well in advance of them becoming a significant threat, says Lee Morgenbesser, an expert on dictators at Australia's Griffith University who has monitored Hun Sen for years.

From BBC • Jul. 20, 2023

Candlelight reflected back and back again in the polished mirrors that hung from the walls.

From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson