torchlight
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of torchlight
late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425; torch 1, light 1
Example Sentences
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Once they had identified themselves as specialised military divers, they tell the miner that "your torchlight helped us a lot".
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
In contrast to the danse macabre sequences at the deathbed, Jill overhears the “celebratory sound” of a neighbor’s back yard evening wedding by torchlight.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 26, 2026
The Concert in the Gardens is part of a four-day celebration kicking off on 29 December with a torchlight procession.
From BBC • Aug. 29, 2025
Dell’Acqua said her program has followed the story “at every demonstration and torchlight procession,” to keep a spotlight on the case.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2025
The torchlight batted at the ceiling as Rajar’s voice bellowed behind them.
From "The Reader" by Traci Chee
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