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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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
Edinburgh's annual torchlight procession kicked off the Hogmanay celebrations on Monday night when thousands of people marched through the Meadows waving flaming torches, making their way to Edinburgh Castle.
From BBC • Dec. 30, 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
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
“No?” the man roared, his face so distorted with anger he looked more like an animal than a man, his teeth glittering in the flickering torchlight.
From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin
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