firelight

noun

fire·​light ˈfī(-ə)r-ˌlīt 

: the light of a fire (as in a fireplace)

firelit

ˈfī(-ə)r-ˌlit 

adjective

Examples of firelight in a Sentence

The firelight gave the room a warm glow.

At night, he read by firelight.

Recent Examples on the Web

Evidence is needed to build a case for or against the role of firelight in promoting rich, spoken language in our species. — Mike McRae 02, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026

The cake is the centerpiece, its symmetrical lines and buttercream swirls glowing in firelight. — Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026

Conversation was designed to flow easily, inspired by communities historically gathering at dusk by firelight. — Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2026

The cellar was always cold, and the firelight did little to conjure illusions of warmth. — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 22 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for firelight

• acolyte
• aconite
• allanite
• alunite
• amberlite
• ammonite
• amorite
• amphitrite
• analyte
• anchorite
• andesite
• anhydrite

Kids Definition

firelight

noun

fire·​light ˈfī(ə)r-ˌlīt 

: the light of a fire and especially of one in a fireplace