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
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
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
So every day she wove on the great loom— but every night by torchlight she unwove it, and so for three years she deceived the Akhaians.
From "The Odyssey" by Homer
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