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torchlight

American

[tawrch-lahyt] / ˈtɔrtʃˌlaɪt /

noun

the light lights of a torch or torches. torch.

Etymology

Origin of torchlight

late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425; torch ¹, light ¹

Example Sentences

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Her husband Ievgen, a lawyer, often has to work by torchlight.

From BBC • Nov. 13, 2025

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

Even so, Amazon and Achillia remain — both whole in the historical torchlight.

From Salon • Nov. 26, 2024

He stood still in the torchlight with some straws in his beard, a pitiful figure in his jester’s patchwork.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White

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