candlelight

[kan-dl-lahyt]

noun

the light of a candle.

a dim artificial light.

twilight; dusk.

Origin of candlelight

before 1000; Middle English candel-liht, Old English candel-lēoht. See candle, light¹

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Examples from the Web for candlelight

The conference had already scheduled a candlelight vigil for those who died of AIDS.
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Obama happened to be in town the following Thursday, when there was a candlelight vigil for Rushing.
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We see Tarly and Maester Aemon sitting up by candlelight, “trading tales of lost love”—until Aemon cuts them short.
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In other moments, she appears angelic, as candlelight dances on her cherubic cheeks.
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The vibe of the chain has been described as “yoga-flavored” with parts of classes conducted by candlelight.
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Would any one ever think in a decent village of being married by candlelight?
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The curtain to the window was drawn down tightly, so that the candlelight might not be seen by anybody outside.
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She opened the door, standing in bold relief against the candlelight, and shot her hands far into the dark night.
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The candles were failing: we must have more berries, for now my wife sewed by candlelight, while I wrote my journal.
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The proceedings took place by candlelight, and Peace, who was seated in an armchair, complained frequently of the cold.
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British Dictionary definitions for candlelight

candlelight

noun

the light from a candle or candlesthey ate by candlelight
(as modifier)a candlelight dinner

dusk; evening

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Word Origin and History for candlelight