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

From BBC • Dec. 29, 2025

Celebrations begin on 29 December with a torchlight procession, creating a "river of fire" during the parade from the Meadows through the Old Town.

From BBC • Dec. 28, 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

Instead, she was likely relegated to fighting by torchlight.

From Salon • Nov. 26, 2024

There was enough torchlight from the far hall for him to make out the passage was empty.

From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins

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