torchlight
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of torchlight
late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425; see origin at torch 1, light 1
Example Sentences
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Rescue efforts continue under torchlight as darkness falls.
From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 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 modern festival includes a large torchlight procession and a huge street party in Princes Street attended by tens of thousands of people.
From BBC ● Dec. 29, 2025
During a torchlight search for evidence, an s-shaped mark on the road surface revealed Mr Galudzinski had been riding in the middle of lane one at the time of impact.
From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2025
They haven’t seen the torchlight yet, but they will in just a few seconds.
From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir
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