candlelight
noun
can·dle·light
ˈkan-dᵊl-ˌ(l)īt 
Examples of candlelight in a Sentence
at candlelight carolers would gather in the village green before beginning their stroll
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Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 4 May 2026
While your fire will likely provide plenty of light on its own, large hurricanes with flickering candlelight can add the perfect amount of ambiance.
—Marisa Donnelly, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2026
Ten days before Hughes was killed, 32-year-old Robert Dailey, a Richmond resident, was gunned down outside a 35th Avenue apartment building after returning from another homicide victim’s candlelight vigil in West Contra Costa.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2026
But candlemania has gripped the world of interior design, as many crave the soft glow and more natural feel of candlelight, and holders become the ideal vehicle for decor expression without breaking the bank (in most cases).
—Francesca Perry, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for candlelight
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“Candlelight.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/candlelight. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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candlelight
noun
can·dle·light
ˈkan-dᵊl-ˌ(l)īt
1
: the light of a candle
2
: soft artificial light
candlelit
adjective
-dᵊl-ˌ(l)it
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