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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

Viewed by torchlight, it is so small an average-sized person would have difficulty standing up straight.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2025

"I stopped him right away," she says - explaining how she then noticed a torchlight from a mobile phone above her head, and realised, to her horror, that he was filming her.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2025

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

From Salon • Nov. 26, 2024

“Arch,” he called, and the big man appeared, the torchlight shining off his bull’s mask.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin

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