candlelight

[ kan-dl-lahyt ]

noun

1. the light of a candle.
2. a dim artificial light.
3. twilight; dusk.

candlelight

/ ˈkændəlˌlaɪt /

noun

1. 1. the light from a candle or candles

      they ate by candlelight

   2. ( as modifier )

      a candlelight dinner

2. dusk; evening

Word History and Origins

Origin of candlelight¹

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

Example Sentences

“We sat there in our living room by candlelight, and John was just as charismatic and funny as he’s always been.”

From Los Angeles Times

Since then, daily protests, human chains and candlelight vigils have filled Kolkata’s streets.

From BBC

In early September, the town of Hamden hosted a candlelight vigil for the rapper at Town Center Park where he performed his final concert.

From Los Angeles Times

At a candlelight vigil for the couple, friends and neighbors gathered under an Olive Dell Ranch sign with candles, flowers and music to celebrate the Menards’ lives.

From Los Angeles Times

Hannah, dressed in a black gown, and Mathew, wearing a red tie covered in skulls, said their vows by candlelight with the curtains drawn.

From BBC