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torchlight

American  
[tawrch-lahyt] / ˈtɔrtʃˌlaɪt /

noun

  1. 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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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 annual torchlight procession wound its way through the city centre park towards Edinburgh Castle.

From BBC • Dec. 29, 2025

They work fast under torchlight – using red beams not white as these are harder to detect.

From BBC • Jan. 17, 2025

Instead, she was likely relegated to fighting by torchlight.

From Salon • Nov. 26, 2024

Ekon froze as torchlight neared their hiding spot.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray

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